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P807 MFL

1997 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188 mi
Last recorded188 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 MFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 188 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 10 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 10 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake torque arm bolts split pins missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,457 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 35,394 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm very unevenly worn (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,345 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake pads both sides close to minimum wear

Fail 11 Jun 2015 33,345 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,162 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,237 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,541 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 19,617 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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P807 MFL is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P807 MFL, 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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P807 MFL is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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