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Y279 BSH

2001 Italjet Formula

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,757 mi
Last recorded4,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Italjet Formula9,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 BSH
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 4,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 4,725 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 4,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 4,239 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 4,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 2,630 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 2,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 2,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 1,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 1,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 1,700 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 1,323 miles

How Reliable is the Italjet Formula?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
reflector on motorcycle missing 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 59
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Y279 BSH is a 2001 Italjet Formula in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 9,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Italjet Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 BSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Formula typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Italjet Formula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y279 BSH registered?

Y279 BSH is a 2001 Italjet Formula, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y279 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 BSH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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