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P960 CDV

1997 Yamaha Xj

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,290 mi
Last recorded17,290 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 CDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 17,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,455 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 16,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,441 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 16,128 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,128 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,262 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,488 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,488 miles

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,745 miles

Advise cracking in rear tyre

Nail in front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,739 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

advise cracks in rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2006 12,583 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,583 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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P960 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P960 CDV, 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 P960 CDV registered?

P960 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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