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Y542 FOD

2001 Italjet D50LC

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,340 mi
Last recorded21,340 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Italjet D50LC8,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 FOD
MakeItaljet
ModelD50LC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 21,340 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,340 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,294 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside headlight bulb not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,994 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 18,993 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 17,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,725 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,214 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 17,129 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,506 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Jul 2007 13,259 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,259 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

handlebars slightly offset

swivel gaitor split

unable to check rear brake pads - wheel too close to see

Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 7,348 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Italjet D50LC?

Based on 1,020 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
747
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Headlamp insecure 21
Steering linkage has excessive free play 17
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Y542 FOD is a 2001 Italjet D50LC in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Italjet D50LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 8,583 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 Italjet D50LC fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y542 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet D50LC typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Italjet D50LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y542 FOD is a 2001 Italjet D50LC, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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