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P872 TNG

1997 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,673 mi
Last recorded23,673 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Bws13,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 TNG
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 23,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 23,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 23,672 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,508 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 20,432 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,885 miles

mainstand pivot badly worn

Fail 1 Aug 2013 18,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,472 miles

mainstand pivot mountings worn

Fail 28 Jul 2012 17,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,066 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 16,044 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 15,443 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,793 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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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.

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