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NK08 CLJ

2008 Generic Cracker

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,021 mi
Last recorded14,021 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Generic Cracker8,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 CLJ
MakeGeneric
ModelCracker
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 14,021 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front offside fork leg corroded. reduced damping effect (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 14,021 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front offside fork leg corroded. reduced damping effect (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 13,496 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect and rear. Nearside fork leg corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024 13,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Battery flat . All electrics working.

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

Front Mudguard insecure

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,733 miles

Front Flat battery.

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Front & rear slightly reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Corroded fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Output shaft bearings slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,254 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded Offside stansion corroded not leaking oil. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,926 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantion, not leaking oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,688 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion corrosion on fork leg (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 7,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 7,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 6,120 miles

How Reliable is the Generic Cracker?

Based on 1,572 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,186
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 57
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
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NK08 CLJ is a 2008 Generic Cracker in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Generic Cracker models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 8,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Generic Cracker fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK08 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Generic Cracker typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Generic Cracker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK08 CLJ registered?

NK08 CLJ is a 2008 Generic Cracker, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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