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Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler reliable? We analysed 643 real MOT tests across 259 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 643 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.3%
Typical Mileage
3,060mi
Annual Mileage
506mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler.

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

83.9%
2022
87%
2021
93.6%
2020
87.1%
2019
88.5%
2018

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 2
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks 1

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
216 mi/yr
Typical
506 mi/yr
Average
897 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,172 mi/yr

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 93 83.9% 1,341 2,702 4,828
2021 154 87.0% 1,614 3,015 5,104
2020 109 93.6% 1,799 2,979 5,067
2019 178 87.1% 1,830 3,209 5,129
2018 78 88.5% 1,354 3,532 5,694

How Long Does a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Last?

Based on 259 Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,060 mi
75th Percentile
5,200 mi
95th Percentile
11,051 mi
Max Recorded
33,720 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

93.6% MOT pass rate from 109 tests

Year to avoid
2022

83.9% MOT pass rate from 93 tests

The best year to buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 109 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler THIS CAR 88.3% 643 3,060 mi — yrs
Fantic Motor Tl 250 E 85.5% 484 2,484 mi — yrs
Fantic Motor CA50 Rally 91.7% 242 3,253 mi — yrs
Mazda 3 GT Sport Tech MHEV 4X4 91.5% 590 26,862 mi — yrs
Ford Mondeo Zetec HEV Auto 86% 472 53,662 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fantic Motor Tl 250 E (85.5% pass rate) and the Fantic Motor CA50 Rally (91.7% pass rate), the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler?

The Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 643 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler owner drives around 506 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler reliable?
Based on 643 MOT tests, the Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler has a 88.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler do per year?
The typical Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler does around 506 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fantic Motor CA50 Scrambler is 2020 with a 93.6% pass rate across 109 tests.