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V216 HWA

2000 Italjet Torpedo

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,905 mi
Last recorded6,905 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Italjet Torpedo6,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 HWA
MakeItaljet
ModelTorpedo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 6,905 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 6,905 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 6,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 5,960 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 5,925 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 4,174 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 4,174 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 2,316 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 2,316 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,123 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Italjet Torpedo?

Based on 612 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
871
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp aim too low 9
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V216 HWA is a 2000 Italjet Torpedo in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Italjet Torpedo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 6,284 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 Torpedo fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V216 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Torpedo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Italjet Torpedo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V216 HWA registered?

V216 HWA is a 2000 Italjet Torpedo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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