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J426 KGL

1991 Yamaha Yz

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,263 mi
Last recorded49,263 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 KGL
MakeYamaha
ModelYz
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 49,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 49,187 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,045 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,045 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 42,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 40,740 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 40,737 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yz?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
163
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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J426 KGL is a 1991 Yamaha Yz in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yz fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J426 KGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Yz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J426 KGL registered?

J426 KGL is a 1991 Yamaha Yz, first registered on 17 December 1991.

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