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R655 BNP

1998 Mbk Booster

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,717 mi
Last recorded6,717 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mbk Booster5,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 BNP
MakeMbk
ModelBooster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 6,717 miles

front tyre showing signs of perishing to tread.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 6,716 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre showing signs of perishing to tread.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 6,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 5,476 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 5,433 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,912 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 2,911 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

moped ran out of fuel as i was checking lights at end of mot test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 2,096 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,013 miles

headlamp pattern indistinct

Fail 20 Aug 2007 2,013 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp pattern indistinct

How Reliable is the Mbk Booster?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
553
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 34
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
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R655 BNP is a 1998 Mbk Booster in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Mbk Booster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 5,778 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 Booster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R655 BNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R655 BNP registered?

R655 BNP is a 1998 Mbk Booster, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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