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BTA 535T

1978 Puch Maxi

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,940 mi
Last recorded2,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Puch Maxi3,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 535T
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 2,940 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 2,399 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 2,399 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 2,295 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

grease on ft forks

Fail 7 Jun 2011 2,295 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

grease on ft forks

Fail 28 May 2010 2,184 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 2,184 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 1,934 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,934 miles

pedal crank has side to side play

Fail 24 May 2008 1,934 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

pedal crank has side to side play

How Reliable is the Puch Maxi?

Based on 2,756 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
68
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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BTA 535T is a 1978 Puch Maxi in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 3,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Puch Maxi fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTA 535T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Puch Maxi typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTA 535T registered?

BTA 535T is a 1978 Puch Maxi, first registered on 4 December 1978.

Is BTA 535T safe to buy?

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