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P888 TYJ

2005 Yamaha Quad

Blue Petrol 638cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,033 mi
Last recorded4,033 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Quad2,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 TYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelQuad
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine638cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 4,033 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 4,028 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 3,968 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 3,968 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 3,490 miles

Slight play in head stock bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 3,490 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Slight play in head stock bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012

rear shock absorber has slight play in the top and bottom bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 2,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Swingarm to chassis pin bush slight play

Pass 7 May 2008

How Reliable is the Yamaha Quad?

Based on 1,645 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Direction indicators not working 22
registration plate missing 22
wheel bearing has excessive play 22
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P888 TYJ is a 2005 Yamaha Quad in Blue with a 638cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Quad models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 2,791 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 Quad fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P888 TYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Quad typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Quad is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P888 TYJ is a 2005 Yamaha Quad, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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