Italjet F50 (2001)
2001 Italjet F50
CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2001 Italjet F50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
**2001 ITALJET F50**
This is a moped that almost never passes its MOT on the first attempt—only 7.7% succeed, compared to the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare (0.6%), but the abysmal first-time pass rate means you should expect to fix multiple problems before it's road-legal.
The median mileage of 13,293 miles is reasonable for a 23-year-old machine, and surviving examples rack up very few failures and advisories per test (0.05 and 0.1 respectively). Before buying one, factor in repair costs and headaches: these bikes need serious sorting before they're usable, so only proceed if you're mechanically capable or willing to spend on professional work.
What to check before buying a 2001 Italjet F50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Italjet F50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Italjet F50 vehicles fall between 8,393 and 16,133 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Italjet F50
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.3%
Steering linkage has excessive free play
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10.7%
number plate light not working
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10.7%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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10.7%
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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10.7%
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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