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YJ03 YHY

2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050)

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,978 mi
Last recorded8,978 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050)9,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YHY
MakeMbk
ModelNitro (Y050)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,702 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 7,697 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,108 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 6,107 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro (Y050)?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
1,699
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 27
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 25
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YJ03 YHY is a 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050) in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050) models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 9,218 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 Mbk Nitro (Y050) fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 YHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro (Y050) typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mbk Nitro (Y050) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 YHY registered?

YJ03 YHY is a 2003 Mbk Nitro (Y050), first registered on 1 April 2003.

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