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W491 VTX

2000 Betamotor Alp 4T

Black Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,560 mi
Last recorded27,560 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Betamotor Alp 4T5,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 VTX
MakeBetamotor
ModelAlp 4T
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,560 miles

Front forks fowling fuel tank on full lock.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 27,560 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 27,560 miles

Primarily for off road use

Fail 23 May 2018 27,560 miles

Primarily for off road use

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,371 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,062 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 27,057 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,838 miles

Pipe from rear brake resevoir to master cylinder very close to exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,814 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,778 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,404 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 23,355 miles

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.

83.9%
Pass Rate
320
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Direction indicator missing 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
Tyre is unsuitable 4
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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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.

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