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AU53 KTT

2004 Taishan Commuter

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,478 mi
Last recorded3,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 2004 Taishan Commuter2,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KTT
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,478 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 3,472 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Taishan Commuter?

Based on 445 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Headlamp aim too low 17
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 15
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AU53 KTT is a 2004 Taishan Commuter in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 2,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Taishan Commuter fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 KTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Commuter typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 KTT registered?

AU53 KTT is a 2004 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is AU53 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 KTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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