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R979 MLJ

1998 Cagiva Planet

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,221 mi
Last recorded15,221 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Cagiva Planet12,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 MLJ
MakeCagiva
ModelPlanet
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,221 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 15,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,023 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 13,023 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,302 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,847 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 7,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 7,291 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Cagiva Planet?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
913
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
wheel bearings have excessive free play 37
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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R979 MLJ is a 1998 Cagiva Planet in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Cagiva Planet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 12,997 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 Cagiva Planet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R979 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R979 MLJ registered?

R979 MLJ is a 1998 Cagiva Planet, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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