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P827 DEW

1996 Yamaha Bws

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,089 mi
Last recorded5,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Bws7,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 DEW
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,752 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 4,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 4,530 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 4,529 miles

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

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

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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P827 DEW is a 1996 Yamaha Bws in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P827 DEW, 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 P827 DEW registered?

P827 DEW is a 1996 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P827 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P827 DEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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