Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d reliable?

Based on MOT data from 337 vehicles, the 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d (2011)

337 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.7% first-time pass rate

2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d

CarHunch analysed 337 real MOT records for the 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 337 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2011 Baotian BT 49 QT-9D is a significantly unreliable scooter by UK standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 41.9% against the national average of 80%. Only 2.4% of these vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures are not the primary concern here.

These scooters show low mileage for their age (median of 6,968 miles), suggesting many have been lightly used or stored, yet still accumulate an average of 0.42 failures and 1.2 advisories per test—pointing to mechanical fragility or poor maintenance culture rather than miles-related wear. Before buying one, budget for regular repairs and insist on a full pre-purchase inspection, because the numbers suggest this is not a set-and-forget machine.

The 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (80.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

80.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.42

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 337 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 337 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,824 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 49.5%

902

Blue 14.9%

271

White 12.4%

226

Silver 7.6%

138

Grey 7.1%

129

Black 5.2%

Pink 3.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,968

typical

4,219

low mileage

11,930

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d vehicles fall between 4,219 and 11,930 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,219 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,219–11,930 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9ds sit.

⚠ Over 16,105 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9d — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 7% of 2011 Baotian Bt 49 Qt 9ds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (7% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.42

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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