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CN05 NLX

2005 Taishan Commuter

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,719 mi
Last recorded2,719 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Taishan Commuter2,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 NLX
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 307 miles

f/wheel over to o/ side

slight twist to h/bar

front brake not effective

Fail 23 Jan 2012 289 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

f/wheel over to o/ side

slight twist to h/bar

front brake not effective

Fail 1 Oct 2010 32 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fr wheel over more to n/side forks

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fr wheel over more to n/side forks

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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CN05 NLX is a 2005 Taishan Commuter in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 2,046 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 CN05 NLX, 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 21 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN05 NLX registered?

CN05 NLX is a 2005 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is CN05 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 NLX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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