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P115 KAJ

1997 Yamaha Majesty

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,013 mi
Last recorded37,013 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Majesty20,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 KAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelMajesty
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 37,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 37,011 miles

Brake caliper leaking front brake caliper at union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,607 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,208 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 35,208 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,485 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 34,485 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Engine pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,544 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 33,544 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey repair done. (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,953 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Majesty?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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P115 KAJ is a 1997 Yamaha Majesty in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Majesty models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 20,850 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 Majesty fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P115 KAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Majesty typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Majesty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P115 KAJ is a 1997 Yamaha Majesty, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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