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YND 129L

1973 Puch Maxi

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223 mi
Last recorded223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1973 Puch Maxi3,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 129L
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 220 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 178 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 31 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,382 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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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YND 129L is a 1973 Puch Maxi in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 3,898 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 YND 129L, 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 53 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YND 129L registered?

YND 129L is a 1973 Puch Maxi, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is YND 129L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YND 129L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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