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N917 KBJ

1995 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,343 mi
Last recorded3,343 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Bws3,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 KBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 3,343 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 3,343 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 1,985 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 1,013 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 104 miles

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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N917 KBJ is a 1995 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 3,310 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 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 N917 KBJ, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N917 KBJ registered?

N917 KBJ is a 1995 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 23 December 1995.

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