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HY08 BYW

2008 Keeway Hurricane

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,401 mi
Last recorded7,401 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Keeway Hurricane7,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BYW
MakeKeeway
ModelHurricane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 7,401 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 7,401 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 7,400 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Keeway Hurricane?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
765
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 136
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 76
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 68
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 50
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 43
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HY08 BYW is a 2008 Keeway Hurricane in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2008 Keeway Hurricane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 7,069 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 Keeway Hurricane fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Keeway Hurricane typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Keeway Hurricane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY08 BYW registered?

HY08 BYW is a 2008 Keeway Hurricane, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is HY08 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 BYW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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