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S471 JLP

1998 Italjet Formula

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,710 mi
Last recorded23,710 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Italjet Formula7,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 JLP
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,225 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 20,204 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

no/plate lamp not working †ign coil insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2006 13,237 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 12,785 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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S471 JLP is a 1998 Italjet Formula in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S471 JLP, 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 S471 JLP registered?

S471 JLP is a 1998 Italjet Formula, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S471 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S471 JLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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