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Y143 SFA

2001 Mbk Ovetto

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,498 mi
Last recorded16,498 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mbk Ovetto8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 SFA
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,498 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 16,498 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 16,485 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Upper Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Mud guard not fittr at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 16,339 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,339 miles

rear no plate lamp inop

Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

rear no plate lamp inop

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,339 miles

no/plate lamp not working bulb changed

speedo cable not connected

Pass 29 May 2008 14,580 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 14,580 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,233 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,445 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 9,440 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Mbk Ovetto?

Based on 6,361 MOT tests across 1,143 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
691
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 259
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 195
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 125
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 117
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Y143 SFA is a 2001 Mbk Ovetto in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mbk Ovetto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 8,101 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 Ovetto fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y143 SFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Ovetto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mbk Ovetto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y143 SFA is a 2001 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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