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S859 KLJ

1998 Italjet Formula

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,786 mi
Last recorded20,786 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Italjet Formula7,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 KLJ
MakeItaljet
ModelFormula
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 20,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 20,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 20,327 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower suspension joint rubber boot split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 19,689 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower suspension joint rubber boot split.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower suspension joint rubber boot split.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,496 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

lower suspension joint rubber boot split.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,758 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 16,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,668 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,585 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 14,585 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,957 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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S859 KLJ is a 1998 Italjet Formula in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S859 KLJ, 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 S859 KLJ registered?

S859 KLJ is a 1998 Italjet Formula, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S859 KLJ safe to buy?

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