MOT Status
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25,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?
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P316 XGJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P316 XGJ, 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 P316 XGJ registered?
P316 XGJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P316 XGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P316 XGJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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