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R698 XWG

1998 Bajaj Chetak

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,953 mi
Last recorded2,953 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Bajaj Chetak3,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 XWG
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 2,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 2,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 2,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,386 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,077 miles

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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R698 XWG is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 3,795 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 R698 XWG, 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 28 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R698 XWG registered?

R698 XWG is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R698 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 XWG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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