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P583 TGW

1997 Yamaha Bws

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,913 mi
Last recorded27,913 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Bws13,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 TGW
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,913 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 27,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,878 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,878 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,558 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,622 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 25,613 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 24,011 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,614 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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P583 TGW is a 1997 Yamaha Bws in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 13,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P583 TGW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P583 TGW registered?

P583 TGW is a 1997 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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