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BBJ 678S

1996 Yamaha XT

Brown Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,631 mi
Last recorded12,631 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT19,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 678S
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,631 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,349 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 12,349 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,030 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,620 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 1,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,253 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,848 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 9,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,016 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,513 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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BBJ 678S is a 1996 Yamaha XT in Brown with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 19,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBJ 678S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BBJ 678S registered?

BBJ 678S is a 1996 Yamaha XT, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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