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T159 LAB

1999 Mbk Ovetto

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

3,191 mi
Last recorded3,191 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mbk Ovetto7,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 LAB
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 3,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 3,188 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly to return correctly. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play to adjust (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel cracked, to secured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 1,491 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 1,453 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 150 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 147 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork stanchion chrome finish badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Mbk Ovetto?

Based on 6,361 MOT tests across 1,143 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
691
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 259
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 195
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 125
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 117
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T159 LAB is a 1999 Mbk Ovetto in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Mbk Ovetto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 7,014 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 Mbk Ovetto fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T159 LAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Ovetto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mbk Ovetto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T159 LAB registered?

T159 LAB is a 1999 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T159 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T159 LAB shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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