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P708 JKM

1996 Bajaj Chetak

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,556 mi
Last recorded17,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Bajaj Chetak9,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 JKM
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,556 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 16,055 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough very slight rumble from bearing. (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 13,526 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 13,526 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 10,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 6,476 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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P708 JKM is a 1996 Bajaj Chetak in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 9,701 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 P708 JKM, 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 30 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P708 JKM registered?

P708 JKM is a 1996 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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