Italjet F50 (2002)
2002 Italjet F50
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2002 Italjet F50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 ITALJET F50 is a genuine reliability concern: just 14.4% pass on first attempt, versus the UK average of 80%, and most vehicles fail multiple times before getting through. No vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects, which is one small mercy, but the consistent failure pattern suggests systemic issues with this model year.
These are low-mileage machines—averaging just 9,194 miles—so wear isn't explaining the problem; instead, it points to inherent design or manufacturing weaknesses that emerge during testing. With an average of 0.2 failures per vehicle and similarly low advisories, the issues tend to be discrete rather than accumulated, but the 85.6% failure rate means you should budget for meaningful repairs before any scooter like this will be roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Italjet F50 vehicles fall between 5,679 and 11,364 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 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%
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort
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10.7%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
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10.7%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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10.7%
number plate light not working
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10.7%
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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