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W523 PVM

2000 Bimota SB6

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,351 mi
Last recorded16,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Bimota SB67,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 PVM
MakeBimota
ModelSB6
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 16,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2011 15,973 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,282 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 15,268 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,974 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,409 miles

How Reliable is the Bimota SB6?

Based on 832 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
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W523 PVM is a 2000 Bimota SB6 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Bimota SB6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 7,044 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 Bimota SB6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W523 PVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bimota SB6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Bimota SB6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W523 PVM registered?

W523 PVM is a 2000 Bimota SB6, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W523 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 PVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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