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R651 BNP

1998 Mbk Ovetto

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

9,098 mi
Last recorded9,098 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mbk Ovetto8,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 BNP
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 9,098 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 8,659 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 8,659 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp insecure Panel holding lamp assembly has broken fixings and moving around. (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 8,132 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 8,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 6,739 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 6,558 miles

Tyres - Sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 May 2021 6,558 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyres - Sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 May 2020 6,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 6,456 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 6,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,686 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 5,686 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 4,741 miles

both tyres cracking round sidewalls near rims

rear tyre valve stem deteriorated / cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 3,927 miles

Front tyre deteriorated

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 3,170 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advised rear tyre valve perished

advised slight binding front brake

Pass 21 Mar 2014 3,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,055 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 3,055 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,045 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 3,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 2,946 miles

Front fork stansions corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 May 2010 2,946 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Battery flat

Front fork stansions corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,901 miles

exhaust system rusty

front fork legs stantions rusty at the top

Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,599 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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R651 BNP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R651 BNP, 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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R651 BNP is a 1998 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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