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R311 TKP

1997 Bajaj Chetak

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,931 mi
Last recorded33,931 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Bajaj Chetak12,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 TKP
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,931 miles

Clutch lever broken and short but still able to operate

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,931 miles

Clutch lever broken and short but still able to operate

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,554 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,554 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

high beam tell lamp inoperative

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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R311 TKP is a 1997 Bajaj Chetak in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,290 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 R311 TKP, 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 29 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R311 TKP registered?

R311 TKP is a 1997 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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