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YP52 FRT

2002 Italjet Torpedo

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,511 mi
Last recorded22,511 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Italjet Torpedo11,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 FRT
MakeItaljet
ModelTorpedo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,511 miles

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

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

headlamp image taped

Fail 17 Oct 2015 22,511 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 21,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,048 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 18,014 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 6,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 1,308 miles

How Reliable is the Italjet Torpedo?

Based on 612 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
871
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp aim too low 9
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YP52 FRT is a 2002 Italjet Torpedo in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Italjet Torpedo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 11,250 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 Torpedo fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP52 FRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YP52 FRT registered?

YP52 FRT is a 2002 Italjet Torpedo, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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