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YPW 124S

1978 Puch Maxi

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,122 mi
Last recorded6,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Puch Maxi3,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPW 124S
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 6,122 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 5,640 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 4,941 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 2,902 miles

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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YPW 124S is a 1978 Puch Maxi in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YPW 124S, 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 YPW 124S?

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What year was YPW 124S registered?

YPW 124S is a 1978 Puch Maxi, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is YPW 124S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPW 124S shows 6 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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