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X738 AKW

2000 Mbk Nitro

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,511 mi
Last recorded6,511 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mbk Nitro7,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 AKW
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 6,511 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

slight crack to top of number plate,does not affect reading numerals.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 6,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

front and rear tyres both perished

o/s/front mirror missing

various body panels etc insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2013 6,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyres both perished

o/s/front mirror missing

various body panels insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2012 6,053 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,480 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 5,474 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 2,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 1,797 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 1,797 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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X738 AKW is a 2000 Mbk Nitro in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 7,833 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 Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X738 AKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X738 AKW registered?

X738 AKW is a 2000 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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