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ESJ 759V

1980 Puch Maxi

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,999 mi
Last recorded2,999 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1980 Puch Maxi4,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 759V
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 2,999 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 2,784 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 4,501 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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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ESJ 759V is a 1980 Puch Maxi in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 4,033 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 ESJ 759V, 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 46 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 ESJ 759V?

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What year was ESJ 759V registered?

ESJ 759V is a 1980 Puch Maxi, first registered on 22 February 1980.

Is ESJ 759V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 759V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESJ 759V have outstanding finance?

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