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P231 PEX

1996 Yamaha Bws

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109 mi
Last recorded109 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Bws7,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 PEX
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 109 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied nearside & offside (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 109 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied nearside & offside (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 6 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 6 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 10,622 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 10,520 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,462 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 10,111 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,111 miles

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 9,405 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,405 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2012 8,356 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 May 2012 8,356 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 May 2011 7,512 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 May 2010 6,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,470 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 13,448 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 13,347 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,804 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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P231 PEX is a 1996 Yamaha Bws in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 7,512 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 P231 PEX, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P231 PEX is a 1996 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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