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YA08 VCC

2008 Generic Cracker

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,609 mi
Last recorded21,609 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Generic Cracker8,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VCC
MakeGeneric
ModelCracker
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 21,609 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bolts missing out of rear mudguard but not insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2013 14,312 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

stand spring weak dosent hold stand up tight

Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,312 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

stand spring weak dosent hold stand up tight

Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,460 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 12,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,017 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Generic Cracker?

Based on 1,572 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
1,186
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 57
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
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YA08 VCC is a 2008 Generic Cracker in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Generic Cracker models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 8,422 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 Generic Cracker fails its MOT is tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA08 VCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Generic Cracker typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Generic Cracker is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA08 VCC registered?

YA08 VCC is a 2008 Generic Cracker, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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