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P171 GBW

1997 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,156 mi
Last recorded22,156 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,156 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 22,156 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,156 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,402 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 21,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,734 miles

advise chain gaurd missing

advise noisey engine

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,242 miles

Chain guard missing

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

front brake is binding slightly

rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,242 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,526 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 18,136 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,136 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 3,820 miles

rear brake binding slightly

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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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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P171 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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