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R483 DGX

1997 Yamaha Fj

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,224 mi
Last recorded38,224 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fj37,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 DGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 38,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,977 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 29,995 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 28,742 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,214 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,196 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

drive chain fitted to bike is not an o ring as fitted by maker.advise fitting new chain .

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,196 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

drive chain fitted to bike is not an o ring as fitted by maker.advise fitting new chain .

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,131 miles

Outer Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,643 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,837 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fj?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
845
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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R483 DGX is a 1997 Yamaha Fj in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 37,784 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 Fj fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R483 DGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fj typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Fj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R483 DGX registered?

R483 DGX is a 1997 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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