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L972 CVM

1994 Bajaj Chetak

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,627 mi
Last recorded41,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Bajaj Chetak3,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 CVM
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 41,627 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 41,336 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,190 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 41,184 miles

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

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,681 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,683 miles

How Reliable is the Bajaj Chetak?

Based on 734 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
300
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
wheel bearings are excessively rough 10
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Direction indicator missing 5
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L972 CVM is a 1994 Bajaj Chetak in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 3,256 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 Bajaj Chetak fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L972 CVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bajaj Chetak typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L972 CVM registered?

L972 CVM is a 1994 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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