MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front forks fowling fuel tank on full lock.
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front forks fowling fuel tank on full lock.
Primarily for off road use
Primarily for off road use
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Pipe from rear brake resevoir to master cylinder very close to exhaust
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Betamotor Alp 4T?
Based on 1,046 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W491 VTX is a 2000 Betamotor Alp 4T in Black with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2000 Betamotor Alp 4T models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 5,570 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 Betamotor Alp 4T fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W491 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Betamotor Alp 4T typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Betamotor Alp 4T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W491 VTX registered?
W491 VTX is a 2000 Betamotor Alp 4T, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W491 VTX safe to buy?
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