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VX56 HSD

2006 Beta Alp 4T-200

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,280 mi
Last recorded5,280 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Beta Alp 4T-2006,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 HSD
MakeBeta
ModelAlp 4T-200
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 5,280 miles

Headlight wired wrong way round.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 5,280 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Only 1 LED Working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlight wired wrong way round.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 5,280 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 5,280 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 5,280 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multilink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 5,280 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre cracking on sidewalls

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multilink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Both locks (2.1.4 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019
Pass 19 Jun 2018
Fail 12 Jun 2018

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

no lights at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2016

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 2,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

headstock bearings slightly notchy

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2012 1,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010

How Reliable is the Beta Alp 4T-200?

Based on 1,371 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Horn not working 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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VX56 HSD is a 2006 Beta Alp 4T-200 in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Beta Alp 4T-200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 6,747 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 Beta Alp 4T-200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 HSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beta Alp 4T-200 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Beta Alp 4T-200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX56 HSD is a 2006 Beta Alp 4T-200, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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