MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,706 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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.
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)
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)
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
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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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