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M480 CCR

1998 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,854 mi
Last recorded17,854 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj33,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 CCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 17,837 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both sides (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,749 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 15,749 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 13,057 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 12,821 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,691 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 10,633 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

when the headlight was switched from high to low a couple times the dip beam did not come on straight away.recommend the switch is clened or replaced.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,486 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,524 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,405 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

edge of fuel tank rusting.

filler cap seal rusty.

handlebars set back, could trap thumbs on full lock.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,220 miles

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

clutch cable stiff to operate,will be replaced before leaving w/shop.

exhaust system very rusty but not blowing at this moment in time.

Fail 18 Mar 2006 7,220 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

clutch cable harsh in operation recommend new cable fitted.

drive chain excessivly rusty, advise it`s replaced.

exhaust system very rusty but not blowing at this time.

once during tests on headlights dip beam failed to come on,advise switch stripped & cleaned.

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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M480 CCR is a 1998 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 33,233 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M480 CCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M480 CCR is a 1998 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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