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OU51 KUF

2001 Italjet Formula

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Italjet Formula9,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KUF
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 22,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,670 miles

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering slightly stiff opperation, slight play in linkages. (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 22,670 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering slightly stiff opperation, slight play in linkages. (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 20,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,819 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 20,819 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,326 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,590 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,590 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,370 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 13,353 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,477 miles

How Reliable is the Italjet Formula?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
reflector on motorcycle missing 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 59
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OU51 KUF is a 2001 Italjet Formula in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 9,792 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 Italjet Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 KUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Formula typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Italjet Formula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU51 KUF is a 2001 Italjet Formula, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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