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Y842 VRH

2001 Pgo Comet

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,592 mi
Last recorded9,592 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Pgo Comet7,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 VRH
MakePgo
ModelComet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 9,592 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 9,519 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 9,515 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 8,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 8,611 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 8,608 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 8,267 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 8,262 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 8,192 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 8,188 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 8,085 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 8,081 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2015 8,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 2,381 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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Y842 VRH is a 2001 Pgo Comet in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y842 VRH, 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 Y842 VRH registered?

Y842 VRH is a 2001 Pgo Comet, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y842 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y842 VRH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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