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R249 WNP

1998 Mbk Ovetto

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,900 mi
Last recorded16,900 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mbk Ovetto8,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 WNP
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 16,900 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 16,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 15,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 15,728 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 15,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 15,401 miles

rear shock absorber damping affect low

Fail 24 Aug 2021 15,401 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear shock absorber damping affect low

Pass 18 Aug 2020 15,401 miles

rear shock damping low

Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,386 miles

rear shock absorber damping affect low

Fail 23 Aug 2019 14,386 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear shock absorber damping affect low

Pass 11 Aug 2018 12,961 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 12,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 11,586 miles

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

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 10,152 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

nearside forkleg pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 8,598 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

nearside forkleg pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,310 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 7,310 miles

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 6,123 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 6,123 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 3,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 3,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 3,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 3,823 miles

no plate damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2005 3,739 miles

no plate damaged

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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R249 WNP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R249 WNP, 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 R249 WNP registered?

R249 WNP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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