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BTA 712T

1979 Puch Maxi

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,128 mi
Last recorded4,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Puch Maxi4,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 712T
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 4,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 4,128 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel spoke excessively loose Two spokes in rear wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2014 3,950 miles

Nearside side panel rear fixing missig but not insecure.

Fail 10 May 2014 3,950 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside side panel rear fixing missig but not insecure.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 3,275 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear tyre perished but cords not exposed.

Speedometer inoperative.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,267 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 3,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,098 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,011 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 3,011 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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 712T is a 1979 Puch Maxi in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 4,233 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 712T, 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 47 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 712T registered?

BTA 712T is a 1979 Puch Maxi, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is BTA 712T safe to buy?

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