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P997 JTP

1996 Yamaha XT

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,149 mi
Last recorded41,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XT19,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 JTP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 41,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 40,945 miles

Rear Brake back plate slightly loose brake cam has slight play/wear in brake plate (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,838 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 40,838 miles

Offside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 40,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 40,467 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,402 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,697 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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P997 JTP is a 1996 Yamaha XT in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 19,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P997 JTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P997 JTP registered?

P997 JTP is a 1996 Yamaha XT, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P997 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 JTP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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