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H234 RAX

1991 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

5,672 mi
Last recorded5,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Bws3,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 RAX
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 5,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 5,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 5,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 5,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 5,049 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 4,737 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 4,673 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 4,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 4,242 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 4,083 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 3,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 3,281 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 3,281 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 2,944 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 2,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 2,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 2,236 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 2,236 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 2,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 1,572 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 1,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 9,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,401 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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H234 RAX is a 1991 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 3,281 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 Yamaha Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H234 RAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H234 RAX registered?

H234 RAX is a 1991 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 12 July 1991.

Is H234 RAX safe to buy?

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