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YX55 DMY

2005 Taishan Commuter

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,236 mi
Last recorded7,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Taishan Commuter2,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 DMY
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 7,236 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre soft.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 7,234 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Offside Front suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear tyre soft.

Pass 14 May 2011 6,557 miles

rear plastic grab rail cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,093 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,218 miles

How Reliable is the Taishan Commuter?

Based on 445 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Headlamp aim too low 17
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 15
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YX55 DMY is a 2005 Taishan Commuter in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 2,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Taishan Commuter fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX55 DMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Commuter typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX55 DMY is a 2005 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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