MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Mirror not present
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
mainstand pivot badly worn
Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
mainstand mounting pin broken o side
mainstand pivot mountings worn
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
mainstand pivot mountings worn
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?
Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.
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P872 TNG is a 1997 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 13,722 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 P872 TNG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P872 TNG registered?
P872 TNG is a 1997 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 2 June 1997.
Is P872 TNG safe to buy?
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