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S659 RAX

1998 Bajaj Chetak

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,509 mi
Last recorded13,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Bajaj Chetak3,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 RAX
MakeBajaj
ModelChetak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,509 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 13,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,465 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front shock corroded

front wheel corroded

rear shock corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,395 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 13,378 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S659 RAX is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S659 RAX, 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 S659 RAX registered?

S659 RAX is a 1998 Bajaj Chetak, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S659 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 RAX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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