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BU03 VGG

2003 Italjet Formula

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,529 mi
Last recorded7,529 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Italjet Formula7,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VGG
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 6,508 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 5,640 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 May 2015 5,630 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,944 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 4,944 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 3,048 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 3,048 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

How Reliable is the Italjet Formula?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 975 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
reflector on motorcycle missing 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 59
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BU03 VGG is a 2003 Italjet Formula in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,242 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 Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 VGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet Formula typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Italjet Formula is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU03 VGG is a 2003 Italjet Formula, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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