Yamaha BWS

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 50 cc

P231 PEXMOT history

P231 PEX is a red petrol Yamaha BWS first used on 1 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
109 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P231 PEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
BWS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
50 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P231 PEX was last recorded at 109 miles on 3 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2010: 6,587 miles, lower than 15,249 miles on 3 Jun 2009.
  • 26 Sept 2020: 6 miles, lower than 10,622 miles on 29 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109 miles
  • 2020 – 6 miles
  • 2017 – 10,622 miles
  • 2016 – 10,520 miles
  • 2015 – 10,462 miles
  • 2014 – 10,111 miles
  • 2013 – 9,405 miles
  • 2012 – 8,356 miles
  • 2011 – 7,512 miles
  • 2010 – 6,587 miles
  • 2009 – 15,249 miles
  • 2008 – 13,448 miles
  • 2007 – 13,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied nearside & offside (1.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    109 miles
    Test number
    582186146081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied nearside & offside (1.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail109 miles (+103)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109 miles
    Test number
    968735700102
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied nearside & offside (1.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass6 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    6 miles
    Test number
    733350269688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail6 miles (-10,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6 miles
    Test number
    457312586636
    • Repaired at testRear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

  5. Pass10,622 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    10,622 miles
    Test number
    394632609958
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  6. Pass10,520 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    10,520 miles
    Test number
    721350602796
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  7. Pass10,462 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,462 miles
    Test number
    849849555106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  8. Fail10,111 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,111 miles
    Test number
    279244954462
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  9. Pass10,111 miles (+706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,111 miles
    Test number
    777034754118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  10. Fail9,405 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,405 miles
    Test number
    836902953159
    • Repaired at testSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  11. Pass9,405 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,405 miles
    Test number
    997552653193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  12. Pass8,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,356 miles
    Test number
    189001152186
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  13. Fail8,356 miles (+844)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,356 miles
    Test number
    565951152195
    • FailureRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  14. Pass7,512 miles (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,512 miles
    Test number
    317654141112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  15. Pass6,587 miles (-8,662)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    6,587 miles
    Test number
    600052940114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,249 miles
    Test number
    250964659136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,470 km
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,470 km
    Test number
    951752348132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,448 miles (+101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,448 miles
    Test number
    422817738134
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

  19. Fail13,347 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,347 miles
    Test number
    483109417423
    • DangerousFront Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
    • FailureBrake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
    • FailureMotorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

  20. Pass9,804 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,804 km
    Test number
    411104806416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P231 PEX

Does P231 PEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P231 PEX expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P231 PEX?
The MOT on P231 PEX expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P231 PEX done?
P231 PEX was recorded at 109 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022.
Has P231 PEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P231 PEX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P231 PEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P231 PEX find?
P231 PEX passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied nearside & offside.

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