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OU57 FRV

2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,784 mi
Last recorded22,784 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 509,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 FRV
MakeGeneric
ModelTrigger Sm 50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 22,784 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 22,802 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,047 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear swing arm bushes have free play

Fail 2 Apr 2011 7,791 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 7,791 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,719 miles

How Reliable is the Generic Trigger Sm 50?

Based on 870 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,326
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
suspension bush has excessive free play 24
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OU57 FRV is a 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 9,460 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 Generic Trigger Sm 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU57 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Generic Trigger Sm 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Generic Trigger Sm 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU57 FRV registered?

OU57 FRV is a 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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