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P766 WNW

1997 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,036 mi
Last recorded40,036 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 WNW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 40,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,986 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,844 miles

Clutch very stiff

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,842 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride link not fitted right (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing brake arm (3.2.A1e)

Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 37,532 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,782 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 23,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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P766 WNW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P766 WNW, 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 P766 WNW registered?

P766 WNW is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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