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SY14 BHW

2014 Pulse Xf

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,141 mi
Last recorded18,141 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 Pulse Xf9,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 BHW
MakePulse
ModelXf
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 18,141 miles

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 18,139 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 10,183 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 30 Sep 2022 10,174 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust corroded

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2021 5,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 5,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 1,109 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 1,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,849 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Slightly bent up (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

R/H front footrest has end bent in

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage - up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 21,841 miles

Footrest missing R & L - rear passenger (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake cylinder leaking Master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Lock stop broken off frame (2.1.4 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension linkage has excessive up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Braided outer covering rubber through - near master cylinder (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar L/H (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Slightly bent up (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

R/H front footrest has end bent in

Pass 14 Jun 2018 4,930 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 4,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,056 miles

How Reliable is the Pulse Xf?

Based on 3,107 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 43
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SY14 BHW is a 2014 Pulse Xf in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2014 Pulse Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 9,638 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 Pulse Xf fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY14 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pulse Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this Pulse Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY14 BHW is a 2014 Pulse Xf, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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