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YFK 486K

1972 Bond Bug 700 Es

Orange Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262 mi
Last recorded262 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es34,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFK 486K
MakeBond
ModelBug 700 Es
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 262 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 262 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 223 miles

hand brake cable frayed

lock nuts need fitting on rear suspension

Fail 12 Jan 2008 201 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake cable frayed

lock nuts need fitting on rear suspension

Pass 9 Dec 2006 98 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Bond Bug 700 Es?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 21
Stop lamp not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Headlamp aim too low 12
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YFK 486K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es in Orange with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 34,841 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 Bond Bug 700 Es fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFK 486K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bond Bug 700 Es typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Bond Bug 700 Es is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFK 486K registered?

YFK 486K is a 1972 Bond Bug 700 Es, first registered on 11 July 1972.

Is YFK 486K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFK 486K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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