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EU58 OBT

2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

9,721 mi
Last recorded9,721 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro3,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 OBT
MakeTamoretti
Model125 Retro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 9,721 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly brake lever not releasing (3.1.3d)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 6,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 6,661 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2012 5,282 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 5,282 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 4,410 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 4,410 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Tamoretti 125 Retro?

Based on 1,634 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
368
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 44
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 42
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 39
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EU58 OBT is a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 3,218 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 Tamoretti 125 Retro fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU58 OBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tamoretti 125 Retro typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Tamoretti 125 Retro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU58 OBT is a 2008 Tamoretti 125 Retro, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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