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AL09 ARL

2013 Pulse Xf

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

2,338 mi
Last recorded2,338 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Pulse Xf8,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 ARL
MakePulse
ModelXf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 2,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 11,571 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 11,571 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 8,512 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 6,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 5,807 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush REAR SHOCK, UPPER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 5,482 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 5,482 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 3,534 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 3,528 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 3,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Pulse Xf?

Based on 3,107 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
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AL09 ARL is a 2013 Pulse Xf in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2013 Pulse Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 8,668 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 Pulse Xf fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL09 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pulse Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Pulse Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AL09 ARL is a 2013 Pulse Xf, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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