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P966 PGT

1997 Yamaha Xjr

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,120 mi
Last recorded11,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xjr31,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 PGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,120 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,978 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,977 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 4,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 4,002 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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P966 PGT is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 31,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P966 PGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P966 PGT registered?

P966 PGT is a 1997 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P966 PGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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