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J857 RFJ

1997 Yamaha -

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

33,706 mi
Last recorded33,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 RFJ
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 33,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil From fork seal. Not yet excessive. (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake rigging adequate, but includes clamps and solderless nipples.

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Altered in area of brake servo mounting. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 33,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted . OK. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil From fork seal. Not yet excessive. (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake rigging adequate, but includes clamps and solderless nipples.

Rear reflector missing X2. Added during test. OK. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Altered in area of brake servo mounting. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 33,705 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy. Air in system. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Barely working on offside wheel. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm cross-member, supporting brake servo. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake cable fitted using solderless nipples.

Rear brake servo vacuum pump only runs once brake is applied. No reservoir fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 33,704 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brakes barely working.(Hand or foot)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,951 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 32,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,671 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,514 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 26,421 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,398 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,078 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,063 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,245 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 25,245 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 24,845 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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J857 RFJ is a 1997 Yamaha - in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,127 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J857 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J857 RFJ is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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