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Y172 DRC

2001 Pgo Comet

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,530 mi
Last recorded12,530 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Pgo Comet7,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 DRC
MakePgo
ModelComet
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2009 12,530 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,818 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 7,818 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,145 miles

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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Y172 DRC is a 2001 Pgo Comet in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y172 DRC, 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.

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What year was Y172 DRC registered?

Y172 DRC is a 2001 Pgo Comet, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y172 DRC safe to buy?

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