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R68 WGC

1997 Italjet Formula

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,373 mi
Last recorded11,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Italjet Formula4,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 WGC
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,373 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 8,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R68 WGC is a 1997 Italjet Formula in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 4,478 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 Formula fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R68 WGC, 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 29 years old, this Italjet Formula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R68 WGC registered?

R68 WGC is a 1997 Italjet Formula, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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