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P975 OKJ

1997 Yamaha Bws

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

9,691 mi
Last recorded9,691 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Bws13,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 OKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 9,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 9,691 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 9,690 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear carrier slightly insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2023 9,690 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear carrier slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2022 9,690 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front fork bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 9,686 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 9,689 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 9,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,660 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 9,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty main & dip wrong way round (1.2.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 7,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 7,033 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 5,511 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 3,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 2,394 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 2,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 2,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 2,192 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 2,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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P975 OKJ is a 1997 Yamaha Bws in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P975 OKJ, 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 P975 OKJ registered?

P975 OKJ is a 1997 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P975 OKJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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