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R678 DJW

1997 Yamaha Majesty

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,275 mi
Last recorded16,275 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Majesty20,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 DJW
MakeYamaha
ModelMajesty
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,275 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 16,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,196 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,133 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,924 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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R678 DJW is a 1997 Yamaha Majesty in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R678 DJW, 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 R678 DJW registered?

R678 DJW is a 1997 Yamaha Majesty, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 DJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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