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R153 YWP

1998 Mbk Ovetto

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,666 mi
Last recorded11,666 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mbk Ovetto8,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 YWP
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 10,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 10,563 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 10,266 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

front fork stanchion corroding chrome staring to peel off

front tyre valve staring to deteriate

Fail 14 Nov 2012 10,263 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyre valve staring to deteriate

Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,194 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 10,192 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,635 miles

How Reliable is the Mbk Ovetto?

Based on 6,361 MOT tests across 1,143 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
691
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 259
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 195
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 125
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 117
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R153 YWP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mbk Ovetto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 8,304 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 Ovetto fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R153 YWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Ovetto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mbk Ovetto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 YWP registered?

R153 YWP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R153 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 YWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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