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AO66 SKN

2016 Zontes Mantis

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,580 mi
Last recorded32,580 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Zontes Mantis14,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 SKN
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 32,580 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 32,378 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 32,378 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced anchor arm loose and no split pin (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chain adjuster incorectley fitted

Fail 10 May 2025 32,377 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Fuel cap ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chain adjusters broken

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 31,163 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 25,024 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 25,006 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 21,666 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Mantis?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
1,340
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads
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AO66 SKN is a 2016 Zontes Mantis in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2016 Zontes Mantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 14,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Zontes Mantis typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Zontes Mantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO66 SKN is a 2016 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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