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SV08 BFU

2008 Pioneer Unknown

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

11,137 mi
Last recorded11,137 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Pioneer Unknown4,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 BFU
MakePioneer
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,137 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Mudguard insecure ()

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 11,124 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp switch faulty (1.2.2b(i))

Headlamp aim too high no pattern (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight general condition (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front forks corroded

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded also painted (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired some led out (1.5.3a)

Rear brake lever travel

Rear passenger footpegs missing

Rear swing arm corroded

Rear tyre wear

centre stand condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 11,124 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp switch faulty (1.2.2b(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight general condition (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front forks corroded

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded also painted (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired some led out (1.5.3a)

Rear passenger footpegs missing

Rear swing arm corroded

Rear tyre wear

centre stand condition

Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

both front indicators loose

clutch lever stiff

frame corroded

free play at throttle

gear lever free play

throttle sticking slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2017 9,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high no pattern (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure on handlebars (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

both front indicators loose

clutch lever stiff

frame corroded

free play at throttle

gear lever free play

throttle sticking slightly

How Reliable is the Pioneer Unknown?

Based on 1,211 MOT tests across 375 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
614
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
375
On UK Roads
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SV08 BFU is a 2008 Pioneer Unknown in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2008 Pioneer Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 4,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Pioneer Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Pioneer Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV08 BFU is a 2008 Pioneer Unknown, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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