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YK17 GJO

2017 Bashan Unknown

Black Petrol 229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,549 mi
Last recorded1,549 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 GJO
MakeBashan
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine229cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 1,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 1,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 405 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively Sprocket bolts need changing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Bashan Unknown?

Based on 297 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4
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YK17 GJO is a 2017 Bashan Unknown in Black with a 229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Bashan Unknown fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK17 GJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bashan Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Bashan Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK17 GJO is a 2017 Bashan Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2017.

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