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Y288 WBT

2001 Aixam 500

Grey Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 WBT
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,056 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,185 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 13,181 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,822 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 12,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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Y288 WBT is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Grey with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y288 WBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y288 WBT registered?

Y288 WBT is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y288 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 WBT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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