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YG52 MGX

2002 Chunlan Starway

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,908 mi
Last recorded6,908 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 2002 Chunlan Starway3,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 MGX
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 6,908 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 6,907 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,743 miles

How Reliable is the Chunlan Starway?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 5
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YG52 MGX is a 2002 Chunlan Starway in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 3,339 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 Chunlan Starway fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG52 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chunlan Starway typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Chunlan Starway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG52 MGX registered?

YG52 MGX is a 2002 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is YG52 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG52 MGX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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