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YK53 DHO

2003 Malaguti Jetline

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,466 mi
Last recorded17,466 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Malaguti Jetline12,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 DHO
MakeMalaguti
ModelJetline
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 17,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,881 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 16,823 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,944 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,933 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,641 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 14,641 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 6,980 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Jetline?

Based on 1,027 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 46
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 36
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 24
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
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YK53 DHO is a 2003 Malaguti Jetline in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Malaguti Jetline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 12,237 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 Malaguti Jetline fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 DHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Jetline typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Malaguti Jetline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK53 DHO registered?

YK53 DHO is a 2003 Malaguti Jetline, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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