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VX51 NBL

2001 Mbk Ovetto

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,255 mi
Last recorded8,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mbk Ovetto8,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NBL
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2011 8,255 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,255 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 7,581 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

both front and rear tyres where soft inflated to the correct pressure's.

small cracks appearing in the sidewalls of the rear tyre.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 7,581 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both front and rear tyres where soft inflated to the correct pressure's.

small cracks appearing in the sidewalls of the rear tyre.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 6,326 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,326 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,242 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bike damaged all down offside

Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,855 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 5,855 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 4,904 miles

No plate bolt loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

damage all down offside of machine

Fail 24 Oct 2006 4,904 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

No plate bolt loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

damage all down offside of machine

How Reliable is the Mbk Ovetto?

Based on 6,361 MOT tests across 1,143 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
691
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 259
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 195
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 125
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 117
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VX51 NBL is a 2001 Mbk Ovetto in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Mbk Ovetto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 8,101 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 Ovetto fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 NBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Ovetto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mbk Ovetto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX51 NBL is a 2001 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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