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C704 SRT

1985 Puch Maxi

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,772 mi
Last recorded2,772 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Puch Maxi3,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 SRT
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 2,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 2,770 miles

Lower Fork yoke excessively deformed Steering stop ineffective on left and right full lock. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 2,695 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 16 Feb 2009 2,695 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2007 2,609 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2006 1,903 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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C704 SRT is a 1985 Puch Maxi in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 3,620 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 C704 SRT, 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 41 years old, this Puch Maxi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C704 SRT registered?

C704 SRT is a 1985 Puch Maxi, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C704 SRT safe to buy?

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