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P855 VGJ

1997 Bajaj Chetak

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,326 mi
Last recorded5,326 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bajaj Chetak12,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 VGJ
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 5,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear very slight oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2025 5,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear very slight oil leak

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 5,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 5,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 1,395 miles

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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P855 VGJ is a 1997 Bajaj Chetak in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,290 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 P855 VGJ, 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 29 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P855 VGJ registered?

P855 VGJ is a 1997 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is P855 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 VGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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