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FX66 ZZM

2016 Zontes Mantis

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,467 mi
Last recorded29,467 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Zontes Mantis14,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX66 ZZM
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,467 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see front brake master cylinder fluid level ,Sight glass frosted over

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both front footrests mountings damaged pegs holding at time of testing

handle bars bent

Pass 8 Nov 2023 27,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both front footrest mountings damaged holding at time of testing

handle bars bent

Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

handle bars bent

Fail 10 Nov 2022 24,643 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

handle bars bent

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,431 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2021 14,391 miles

Drive chain worn to excess link siezed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose leaking to caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,362 miles

front shocks worn

Fail 27 Aug 2019 14,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel control 1 (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement control 2 (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Footrest missing both stuck in (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working control 1 and control 2 both not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front shockers worn and gear lever worn advice to tighten up

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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FX66 ZZM is a 2016 Zontes Mantis in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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FX66 ZZM is a 2016 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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