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FY58 JXU

2008 Yamaha Vity

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,846 mi
Last recorded52,846 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Vity7,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 JXU
MakeYamaha
ModelVity
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,846 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,957 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 51,957 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 49,165 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,619 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,619 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,142 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 40,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,174 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,174 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,589 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Vity?

Based on 2,044 MOT tests across 272 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,214
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
272
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Horn not working 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 19
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FY58 JXU is a 2008 Yamaha Vity in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Vity models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,853 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 Yamaha Vity fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY58 JXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Vity typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Vity is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY58 JXU registered?

FY58 JXU is a 2008 Yamaha Vity, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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