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S854 KLJ

1998 Yamaha Bws

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

6,423 mi
Last recorded6,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 KLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2008 6,423 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Oct 2005 6,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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S854 KLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Bws in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 S854 KLJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Bws is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S854 KLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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