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OV51 JZX

2001 Italjet Formula

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,756 mi
Last recorded19,756 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Italjet Formula9,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 JZX
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 19,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 May 2011 19,745 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2010 17,619 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 17,600 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,364 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 15,354 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 15,344 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,148 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 11,308 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 10,153 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 10,153 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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OV51 JZX is a 2001 Italjet Formula in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OV51 JZX, 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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OV51 JZX is a 2001 Italjet Formula, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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