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P952 KNB

1997 Yamaha Majesty

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,614 mi
Last recorded28,614 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Majesty20,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 KNB
MakeYamaha
ModelMajesty
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 28,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 20,806 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 19,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 19,692 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 19,692 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 19,102 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 19,102 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 17,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 16,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 16,275 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,203 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,011 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Majesty?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
1,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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P952 KNB is a 1997 Yamaha Majesty in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Majesty models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 20,850 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 Majesty fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P952 KNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Majesty typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Majesty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P952 KNB registered?

P952 KNB is a 1997 Yamaha Majesty, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P952 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 KNB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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