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R715 EKM

1998 Bajaj Chetak

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,010 mi
Last recorded31,010 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Bajaj Chetak3,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 EKM
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2007 31,010 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,557 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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R715 EKM is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R715 EKM, 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 R715 EKM registered?

R715 EKM is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R715 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 EKM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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