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D988 UTL

1987 Puch Maxi

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

464 mi
Last recorded464 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Puch Maxi5,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 UTL
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 9,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 8,790 miles

front hub slightly distorted

front tyre has signs of perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,682 miles

front tyre early signs of perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 6,437 miles

front tyre showing early signs of pershing. advised to change

Fail 25 May 2011 5,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2010 4,767 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 4,767 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 3,707 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 3,707 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 2,670 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 2,670 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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D988 UTL is a 1987 Puch Maxi in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 5,556 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 D988 UTL, 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 39 years old, this Puch Maxi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D988 UTL registered?

D988 UTL is a 1987 Puch Maxi, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D988 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D988 UTL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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