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Y139 SFA

2001 Mbk Nitro

Yellow Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,802 mi
Last recorded14,802 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mbk Nitro9,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 SFA
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 14,802 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 14,802 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,235 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/r body fairing noted

main stand pivot worn /stand bent and twisted

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f upper fairing cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2010 12,235 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/r body fairing noted

main stand pivot worn /stand bent and twisted

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f upper fairing cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,436 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 11,436 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,491 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,259 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y139 SFA is a 2001 Mbk Nitro in Yellow with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 9,021 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 Y139 SFA, 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 25 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y139 SFA is a 2001 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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