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Y523 HGW

2001 Italjet D180LC

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,981 mi
Last recorded16,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Italjet D180LC9,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 HGW
MakeItaljet
ModelD180LC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 16,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,668 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2012 15,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,082 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Main Engine Mount Starting to Perish

Slight Two Stoke Oil Leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,467 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,497 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,146 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 9,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,752 miles

How Reliable is the Italjet D180LC?

Based on 1,974 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Headlamp aim too low 11
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Y523 HGW is a 2001 Italjet D180LC in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Italjet D180LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 9,965 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 Italjet D180LC fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y523 HGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Italjet D180LC typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Italjet D180LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y523 HGW is a 2001 Italjet D180LC, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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