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R181 YWP

1998 Mbk Ovetto

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

8,513 mi
Last recorded8,513 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mbk Ovetto8,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 YWP
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 8,513 miles

Rear rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 8,513 miles

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 7,580 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 7,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 6,877 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 6,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

number plate light n/working

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,194 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 6,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 5,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 5,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 4,896 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 4,883 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 4,516 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 4,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,073 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 3,414 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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R181 YWP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R181 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 R181 YWP registered?

R181 YWP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R181 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 YWP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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