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R506 MTO

1998 Mz Skorpion

Blue Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,489 mi
Last recorded39,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mz Skorpion26,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 MTO
MakeMz
ModelSkorpion
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,369 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,369 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,573 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,703 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 21,550 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,952 miles

How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?

Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Headlamp aim too low 14
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R506 MTO is a 1998 Mz Skorpion in Blue with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,258 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 Mz Skorpion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R506 MTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz Skorpion typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R506 MTO registered?

R506 MTO is a 1998 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R506 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 MTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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