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S538 ATO

1998 Italjet Formula

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,143 mi
Last recorded7,143 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Italjet Formula7,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 ATO
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 7,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 2 miles

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 285 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 13,752 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 11,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,253 miles

How Reliable is the Italjet Formula?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
reflector on motorcycle missing 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 59
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S538 ATO is a 1998 Italjet Formula in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 7,723 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 Italjet Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S538 ATO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Formula typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Italjet Formula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S538 ATO?

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What year was S538 ATO registered?

S538 ATO is a 1998 Italjet Formula, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S538 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 ATO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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