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P96 HCC

1996 Yamaha Bws

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,346 mi
Last recorded8,346 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Bws7,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 HCC
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 8,346 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 8,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 7,938 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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P96 HCC is a 1996 Yamaha Bws in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P96 HCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P96 HCC registered?

P96 HCC is a 1996 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P96 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 HCC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P96 HCC have outstanding finance?

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