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FX16 XAJ

2016 Zontes Mantis

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,015 mi
Last recorded23,015 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Zontes Mantis14,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 XAJ
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 23,015 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear swing arm corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 22,818 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 22,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component insecure reaction bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,671 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 16,325 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Mantis?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
1,340
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads
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FX16 XAJ is a 2016 Zontes Mantis in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Zontes Mantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 14,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Zontes Mantis typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Zontes Mantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX16 XAJ registered?

FX16 XAJ is a 2016 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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The MOT history for FX16 XAJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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