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PF08 RWK

2008 Pulse Scout

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,735 mi
Last recorded5,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Pulse Scout4,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 RWK
MakePulse
ModelScout
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 5,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 5,725 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 3,616 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 3,610 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

handlebar slightly bent?

Fail 28 Mar 2018 47 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

handlebar slightly bent?

Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,975 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 4,972 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,784 miles

How Reliable is the Pulse Scout?

Based on 556 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 35
Headlamp aim too low 21
suspension bush has excessive free play 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
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PF08 RWK is a 2008 Pulse Scout in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Pulse Scout models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 4,617 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 Pulse Scout fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF08 RWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PF08 RWK is a 2008 Pulse Scout, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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