Italjet Formula 125 (1998)
1998 Italjet Formula 125
CarHunch has 138 1998 Italjet Formula 125 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1998 Italjet Formula 125 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Italjet vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1998 ITALJET FORMULA 125 is fundamentally unreliable: only 1.4% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning these scooters almost universally fail their MOT tests. There are no dangerous defects on record, but the sheer scale of failure suggests systemic issues across the entire model cohort.
With a median mileage of just 2,430 miles, these machines are barely ridden—yet they still can't pass inspection, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project that will require multiple garage visits and significant repair work before it becomes roadworthy.
We have 138 1998 Italjet Formula 125 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1998 Italjet Formula 125
Based on MOT data from 138 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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.
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