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BL53 EPV

2004 Mbk Thunder

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,077 mi
Last recorded22,077 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Mbk Thunder13,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EPV
MakeMbk
ModelThunder
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,074 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 22,074 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,071 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,701 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 22,701 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,443 miles

How Reliable is the Mbk Thunder?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
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BL53 EPV is a 2004 Mbk Thunder in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mbk Thunder models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 13,262 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 Mbk Thunder fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Thunder typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mbk Thunder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL53 EPV registered?

BL53 EPV is a 2004 Mbk Thunder, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is BL53 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 EPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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