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YE03 XTH

2003 Chunlan Starway

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,031 mi
Last recorded7,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Chunlan Starway5,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 XTH
MakeChunlan
ModelStarway
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,031 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 6,963 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2007 6,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,314 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chunlan Starway?

Based on 334 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 6
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 5
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YE03 XTH is a 2003 Chunlan Starway in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Chunlan Starway models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 5,322 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 Chunlan Starway fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE03 XTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chunlan Starway typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Chunlan Starway is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE03 XTH registered?

YE03 XTH is a 2003 Chunlan Starway, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is YE03 XTH safe to buy?

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