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HV52 SYG

2002 Mbk Nitro

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,726 mi
Last recorded32,726 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mbk Nitro9,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 SYG
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,726 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 5,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,795 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 10,794 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

centre stand leans to right

Pass 14 May 2015 10,792 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 10,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 10,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber spring rusted

Pass 10 May 2013 8,590 miles

rear brake caliper brake pads retaining clip deformed

Fail 4 May 2013 8,580 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake caliper brake pads retaining clip deformed

Pass 5 May 2012 6,038 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 6,038 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

front tyre pressure low .

battery output low which is affecting all lights and horn .

Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,965 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 5,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 5,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 4,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 4,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2006 4,023 miles

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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HV52 SYG is a 2002 Mbk Nitro in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 9,047 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 Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV52 SYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV52 SYG registered?

HV52 SYG is a 2002 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is HV52 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 SYG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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