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SN05 FYA

2005 Taishan Commuter

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,870 mi
Last recorded5,870 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Taishan Commuter2,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 FYA
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,870 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 5,870 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 5,689 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 3,139 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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SN05 FYA is a 2005 Taishan Commuter in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN05 FYA, 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 SN05 FYA registered?

SN05 FYA is a 2005 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is SN05 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 FYA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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