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X974 WCG

2001 Pgo Comet

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,476 mi
Last recorded8,476 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Pgo Comet7,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 WCG
MakePgo
ModelComet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 8,476 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

dip switch operation intermittant

Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,299 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

front brake lever alittle notchy in operation

handlebars slightly twisted

panel damaged down offside of machine

rear tyre tread getting low

small cracks in rear tyre side walls

steering turns slightly more on righthand lock than left

Fail 31 Oct 2008 7,299 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

front brake lever alittle notchy in operation

handlebars slightly twisted

panel damaged down offside of machine

rear tyre tread getting low

small cracks in rear tyre side walls

steering turns slightly more on righthand lock than left

Pass 6 Nov 2007 6,482 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

fastners missing from number plate/mudguard

handlebars slightly out of alingment when steering straight

machine damaged all down offside

small cracks appearing in side walls of rear tyre

steering turns further on right hand lock than left

Fail 31 Oct 2007 6,482 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

airbox mounts broken making unit insecure could drop off at anytime

fastners missing from number plate/mudguard

handlebars slightly out of alingment when steering straight

headlight aim test not carried out as light not working

machine damaged all down offside

small cracks appearing in side walls of rear tyre

steering turns further on right hand lock than left

unable to see fliud level in front master cylinder due to paint over spray

Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,269 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars out of alignment when wheels in line, recommend they be realigned.

main stand lever bent in such away that it could make contact with the road whilst cornering.

rear brake sqealing,recommend it"s stripped & cleaned.

small cracks in side walls of front tyre.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 4,269 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars out of alignment when wheels in line,recommend they be realigned.

main stand lever bent in such away that it could make contact with the road whislt cornering.

rear brake sqealing, recommend stripped & cleaned.

small cracks in sidewall of front tyre.

How Reliable is the Pgo Comet?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
634
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 46
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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X974 WCG is a 2001 Pgo Comet in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Pgo Comet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 7,836 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 Pgo Comet fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X974 WCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pgo Comet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Pgo Comet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X974 WCG registered?

X974 WCG is a 2001 Pgo Comet, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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