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WA09 FBL

2009 Generic Cracker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,968 mi
Last recorded13,968 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Generic Cracker7,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 FBL
MakeGeneric
ModelCracker
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 13,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fork leg stanchions pitted and corroded.

Front Mirrors missing.

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bodywork and rear fender loose.

Rear Lower Engine has oil leak.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 13,967 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fork leg stanchions pitted and corroded.

Front Mirrors missing.

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bodywork and rear fender loose.

Rear Lower Engine has oil leak.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 13,961 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 13,961 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,882 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 13,720 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 13,720 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 11,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,651 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 7,616 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Generic Cracker?

Based on 1,572 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,186
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 57
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
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WA09 FBL is a 2009 Generic Cracker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Generic Cracker models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 7,869 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 Generic Cracker fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA09 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Generic Cracker typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Generic Cracker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA09 FBL registered?

WA09 FBL is a 2009 Generic Cracker, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is WA09 FBL safe to buy?

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