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FJ08 SGY

2008 Generic Cracker

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,621 mi
Last recorded32,621 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Generic Cracker8,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 SGY
MakeGeneric
ModelCracker
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,621 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn front disc worn out (3.2.A1l)

Brake fluid reservoir severely corroded level sight corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil front right hand fork leg leaking (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil left front fork leg corroded (2.3.3)

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

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid leaking fluid from sight glass (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

headlamp glass deteriorated and not clear

rear tyre seriously underinflated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 32,328 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside dips to offside (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

centre stand pivot worn no retainer fitted to offside

front brake fluid sight glass discoloured and fluid level not visuble

fuel cap seal perished

lower front engine casing bolt missing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,916 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 28,896 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

battery voltage low

centre stand corroded

centre stand worn and bent

front tyre has cuts in tread area

front tyre perished in tread area

rear tyre worn on both outer edges

front tyre perished bead rim area on nearside and offside

Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,911 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

main stand mounting holes worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,910 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front forks starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front forks starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Generic Cracker?

Based on 1,572 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,186
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 57
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
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FJ08 SGY is a 2008 Generic Cracker in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Generic Cracker models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 8,422 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 Generic Cracker fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 SGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Generic Cracker typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Generic Cracker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 SGY registered?

FJ08 SGY is a 2008 Generic Cracker, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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