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XMJ 721S

1978 Puch Maxi

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,709 mi
Last recorded4,709 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Puch Maxi3,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMJ 721S
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 4,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,433 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear tyre cracking and perished.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 4,412 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre over size

How Reliable is the Puch Maxi?

Based on 2,756 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
68
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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XMJ 721S is a 1978 Puch Maxi in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 3,215 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 Puch Maxi fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMJ 721S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Puch Maxi typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XMJ 721S?

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What year was XMJ 721S registered?

XMJ 721S is a 1978 Puch Maxi, first registered on 31 January 1978.

Is XMJ 721S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMJ 721S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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