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S953 TKE

1998 Bajaj Chetak

Brown Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,226 mi
Last recorded26,226 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Bajaj Chetak3,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 TKE
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 26,226 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,226 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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S953 TKE is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak in Brown with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S953 TKE, 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 S953 TKE registered?

S953 TKE is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S953 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S953 TKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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