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SG17 OPB

2017 Zontes Mantis

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,242 mi
Last recorded26,242 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Zontes Mantis8,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 OPB
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,242 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 26,241 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,921 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 23,911 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 14,199 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 14,173 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 6,101 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Mantis?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
1,340
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads
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SG17 OPB is a 2017 Zontes Mantis in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2017 Zontes Mantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 8,471 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Zontes Mantis typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Zontes Mantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG17 OPB registered?

SG17 OPB is a 2017 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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