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M997 OKP

1994 Yamaha Bws

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,730 mi
Last recorded9,730 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 OKP
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,730 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 9,462 miles

Engine Air Filter Missing

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nail In Rear Tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,461 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

engine air filter missing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,449 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 9,449 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,325 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 9,325 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,114 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 9,114 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,865 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 8,453 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 8,453 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,688 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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M997 OKP is a 1994 Yamaha Bws in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M997 OKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M997 OKP is a 1994 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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