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S158 LRB

1998 Italjet Formula

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,076 mi
Last recorded17,076 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Italjet Formula7,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 LRB
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,076 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 17,056 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Main beam not working (optional)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,737 miles

Rear mudguard insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,315 miles

main beam headlamp not working

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,372 miles

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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S158 LRB is a 1998 Italjet Formula in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Italjet Formula models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 7,723 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 S158 LRB, 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 28 years old, this Italjet Formula is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S158 LRB registered?

S158 LRB is a 1998 Italjet Formula, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S158 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 LRB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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