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VX53 FPL

2003 Betamotor Alp 4T

Blue Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

823 mi
Last recorded823 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Betamotor Alp 4T4,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FPL
MakeBetamotor
ModelAlp 4T
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 823 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2011 819 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 819 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 819 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2010 819 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2009 201 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,532 miles

HEAD LAMP HAS BEAM BENDER FITTED TO STOP RIGHT HAND KICK UP

Fail 10 Sep 2007 5,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,336 miles

How Reliable is the Betamotor Alp 4T?

Based on 1,046 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Direction indicator missing 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
Tyre is unsuitable 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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VX53 FPL is a 2003 Betamotor Alp 4T in Blue with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Betamotor Alp 4T models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 4,704 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 Betamotor Alp 4T fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 FPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Betamotor Alp 4T typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Betamotor Alp 4T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 FPL registered?

VX53 FPL is a 2003 Betamotor Alp 4T, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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