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R781 ADC

1998 Bajaj Chetak

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,916 mi
Last recorded1,916 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Bajaj Chetak3,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 ADC
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 1,916 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 1,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 1,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 1,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 571 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

Fail 3 Jul 2018 571 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bodywork obscures some testable areas/items

ornament on front mudguard likely to cause injury

overtaking mirror missing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 540 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

bodywork obscuring some testable areas

Fail 23 Mar 2015 354 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 204 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 8 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 1,132 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 1,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,390 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,053 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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R781 ADC is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R781 ADC, 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 R781 ADC registered?

R781 ADC is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R781 ADC safe to buy?

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