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P718 NLB

1997 Yamaha Xj

Turquoise Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,769 mi
Last recorded51,769 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 NLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 51,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,671 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,412 miles

Front mudguard cracked on offside

small cracks appearing in rear brake disc

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,899 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2016 50,899 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,569 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front mudguard split

small cracks in rear brake disc

Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,569 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front mudguard split

small cracks in rear brake disc

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,411 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front n/s and o/s indicators insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,411 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front n/s and o/s indicators insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,718 miles

Duplicate certificate,as incorrect milage recorded at time of original test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,610 miles

rear shockabsorber weak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,713 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,339 miles

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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P718 NLB is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Turquoise with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P718 NLB, 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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P718 NLB is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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