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P816 VUD

1996 Bajaj Chetak

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,749 mi
Last recorded21,749 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Bajaj Chetak9,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 VUD
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 21,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 21,723 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 21,539 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,459 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 19,843 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Bajaj Chetak?

Based on 734 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
300
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
wheel bearings are excessively rough 10
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Direction indicator missing 5
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P816 VUD is a 1996 Bajaj Chetak in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 9,701 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 Bajaj Chetak fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 VUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bajaj Chetak typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P816 VUD registered?

P816 VUD is a 1996 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P816 VUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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