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SJ05 BHO

2005 Taishan Commuter

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,899 mi
Last recorded1,899 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Taishan Commuter2,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BHO
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 1,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 1,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 924 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 924 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 3 miles

How Reliable is the Taishan Commuter?

Based on 445 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Headlamp aim too low 17
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 15
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SJ05 BHO is a 2005 Taishan Commuter in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 2,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Taishan Commuter fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ05 BHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Commuter typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ05 BHO registered?

SJ05 BHO is a 2005 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 BHO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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