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YKP 83J

1971 Puch Maxi

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,081 mi
Last recorded4,081 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Puch Maxi6,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 83J
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,081 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

perish marks in front & rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,025 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

dipped beam head light only fitted

stop light not fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2006 3,627 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

speedometer not illuminated

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 13,603 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

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

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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YKP 83J is a 1971 Puch Maxi in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 6,177 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 YKP 83J, 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 55 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKP 83J registered?

YKP 83J is a 1971 Puch Maxi, first registered on 13 July 1971.

Is YKP 83J safe to buy?

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