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LKE 612P

1975 Puch Maxi

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,644 mi
Last recorded4,644 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 Puch Maxi4,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 612P
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2013 4,644 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no stop lights fitted time of test not required 25 mph max

Pass 3 Nov 2012 4,242 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 4,232 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 4,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 4,216 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

rear tyre is not inflated

Pass 31 Jan 2008 3,814 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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LKE 612P is a 1975 Puch Maxi in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1975 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 4,232 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 LKE 612P, 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 51 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKE 612P registered?

LKE 612P is a 1975 Puch Maxi, first registered on 4 September 1975.

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