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RF14 CTE

2014 Pulse Bt

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,979 mi
Last recorded11,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Pulse Bt4,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 CTE
MakePulse
ModelBt
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 11,979 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 11,877 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 11,877 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 11,789 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 11,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 11,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 11,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,270 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 10,270 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 9,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 8,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 6,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 5,898 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (1.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Pulse Bt?

Based on 2,606 MOT tests across 898 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
626
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
898
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 31
Direction indicators not working 21
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RF14 CTE is a 2014 Pulse Bt in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Pulse Bt models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 4,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Pulse Bt fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF14 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pulse Bt typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Pulse Bt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF14 CTE registered?

RF14 CTE is a 2014 Pulse Bt, first registered on 14 August 2014.

Is RF14 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF14 CTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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