MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Chain guard missing
advise chain gaurd missing
advise noisey engine
Chain guard missing
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front brake is binding slightly
rear brake is binding slightly
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Chain guard missing
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front brake is binding slightly
rear brake is binding slightly
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
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)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Chain guard missing
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear brake is binding slightly
Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?
Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 21,402 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 P171 GBW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P171 GBW registered?
P171 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 23 April 1997.
Is P171 GBW safe to buy?
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