MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
number plate slightly deteriorated
play in pedal crank shaft
Front suspension assembly component loose front fork tubes not secure (2.3.1) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
number plate slightly deteriorated
play in pedal shaft
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
number plate slightly deteriorated
play in pedal shaft
number plate slightly deteriorated
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre cracking between tread
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
number plate slightly deteriorated
Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
number plate slightly deteriorated
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
movement in front brake plate
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Puch Maxi?
Based on 2,756 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SYD 492W is a 1980 Puch Maxi in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Puch Maxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 4,033 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 Puch Maxi fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYD 492W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Puch Maxi typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 46 years old, this Puch Maxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SYD 492W is a 1980 Puch Maxi, first registered on 9 September 1980.
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