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YMJ 696X

1982 Puch Maxi

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,578 mi
Last recorded7,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Puch Maxi4,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 696X
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2014 7,578 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 7,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,895 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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YMJ 696X is a 1982 Puch Maxi in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 4,426 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 YMJ 696X, 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 44 years old, this Puch Maxi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YMJ 696X registered?

YMJ 696X is a 1982 Puch Maxi, first registered on 5 January 1982.

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