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SYD 492W

1980 Puch Maxi

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,084 mi
Last recorded6,084 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Puch Maxi4,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 492W
MakePuch
ModelMaxi
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 6,084 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 6,077 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 6,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 6,020 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 5,859 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 5,859 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 5,489 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 2,565 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 2,565 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2011 2,565 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2010 2,565 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 2,565 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 2,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 2,565 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 2,565 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 2,565 miles

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.

86.9%
Pass Rate
68
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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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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What year was SYD 492W registered?

SYD 492W is a 1980 Puch Maxi, first registered on 9 September 1980.

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