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EU03 XCD

2003 Sachs Roadster

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,251 mi
Last recorded29,251 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Sachs Roadster11,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 XCD
MakeSachs
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,251 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front wheel spindle fitted with nylon bush

Fail 4 Mar 2014 29,251 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front wheel spindle fitted with nylon bush

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedo not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,758 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,758 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,106 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,755 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Sachs Roadster?

Based on 2,442 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
732
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
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EU03 XCD is a 2003 Sachs Roadster in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Sachs Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,536 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 Sachs Roadster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU03 XCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sachs Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Sachs Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU03 XCD is a 2003 Sachs Roadster, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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