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UAZ 8763

1998 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,698 mi
Last recorded46,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj33,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 8763
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,698 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2017 46,695 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified Rear shocker modified allowing rear ride height to sit too high also allowing chain tension to alter (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,956 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,971 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 42,840 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

right hand grip damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,840 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

right hand grip damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,034 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,601 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 40,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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UAZ 8763 is a 1998 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 33,233 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 UAZ 8763, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UAZ 8763 registered?

UAZ 8763 is a 1998 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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