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LF52 RJZ

2002 Mbk Nitro

Bronze Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,520 mi
Last recorded8,520 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mbk Nitro9,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 RJZ
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 8,520 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,027 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 8,027 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,601 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 5,601 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 9,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 9,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,396 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 4,291 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LF52 RJZ is a 2002 Mbk Nitro in Bronze with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LF52 RJZ, 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 LF52 RJZ registered?

LF52 RJZ is a 2002 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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