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R167 DJA

1998 Bajaj Chetak

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,525 mi
Last recorded1,525 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Bajaj Chetak3,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DJA
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 1,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 1,522 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 1,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 1,501 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 1,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 1,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 1,408 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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R167 DJA is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Bajaj Chetak models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 3,795 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 R167 DJA, 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 28 years old, this Bajaj Chetak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R167 DJA registered?

R167 DJA is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R167 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 DJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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