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V597 FNP

1999 Mbk Nitro

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

660 mi
Last recorded660 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mbk Nitro9,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 FNP
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 12,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 11,755 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate poorer

Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,349 miles

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

front forks slightly pitted

slight play in head bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2012 9,944 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 9,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 9,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,579 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 6,576 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,995 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 5,993 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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V597 FNP is a 1999 Mbk Nitro in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 9,682 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 Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V597 FNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V597 FNP registered?

V597 FNP is a 1999 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V597 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 FNP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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