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WJ16 AVK

2016 Zontes Mantis

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,653 mi
Last recorded18,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Zontes Mantis14,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 AVK
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 18,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 18,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,329 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 18,329 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 17,820 miles

Both fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 17,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Loose. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Both fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,481 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Mantis?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
1,340
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads
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WJ16 AVK is a 2016 Zontes Mantis in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Zontes Mantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 14,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Zontes Mantis typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Zontes Mantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ16 AVK registered?

WJ16 AVK is a 2016 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is WJ16 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 AVK 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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