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YK03 FVA

2003 Italjet Dragster

Yellow Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,708 mi
Last recorded12,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Italjet Dragster10,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 FVA
MakeItaljet
ModelDragster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,708 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,506 miles

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

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

advise mnew battery be fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 11,506 miles

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

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

advise mnew battery be fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,990 miles

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 10,172 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,172 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 8,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 6,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 4,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,603 miles

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

rear brake pads not seen

Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,251 miles

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

rear number plate requires repositioning just able to read from pescribed distance .

Fail 27 Feb 2006 4,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

rear number plate requires repositioning just able to read from pescribed distance .

How Reliable is the Italjet Dragster?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Headlamp insecure 8
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YK03 FVA is a 2003 Italjet Dragster in Yellow with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Italjet Dragster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 10,399 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 Dragster fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK03 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YK03 FVA registered?

YK03 FVA is a 2003 Italjet Dragster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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