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YV04 DAU

2004 Italjet Torpedo

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,856 mi
Last recorded11,856 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Italjet Torpedo6,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 DAU
MakeItaljet
ModelTorpedo
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,856 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,883 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 10,882 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,518 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 880 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YV04 DAU is a 2004 Italjet Torpedo in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Italjet Torpedo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 6,478 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 YV04 DAU, 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 22 years old, this Italjet Torpedo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YV04 DAU is a 2004 Italjet Torpedo, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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