MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CLUTCH REQUIRES SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
SPLIT PIN MISSING OUT REAR SPINDLE , AND REAR SWING ARM
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
CLUTCH REQUIRES SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))
SPLIT PIN MISSING OUT REAR SPINDLE , AND REAR SWING ARM
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
front brake has little reserve travel when first applied
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
front brake has little reserve travel when first applied
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
slight resistance on rear wheel whel rotated
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
advise rear brake travel -
front brake lever travel high
front tyre perished
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
advise rear brake travel -
front tyre perished
front brake disc inner face corroding
slight play in front wheel bearings
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?
Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P542 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P542 MAV, 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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P542 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 27 March 1997.
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