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P730 HMC

1996 Yamaha Bws

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,899 mi
Last recorded38,899 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Bws7,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 HMC
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,899 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,895 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,360 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 21,636 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2006 20,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 20,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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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P730 HMC is a 1996 Yamaha Bws in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P730 HMC, 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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What year was P730 HMC registered?

P730 HMC is a 1996 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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