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J497 KRH

2003 Yamaha XT

Red Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,980 mi
Last recorded18,980 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT18,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 KRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 18,980 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 18,653 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake switch needed adjustment. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,440 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 18,440 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,061 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 18,061 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,020 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,476 miles

rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,171 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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J497 KRH is a 2003 Yamaha XT in Red with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 18,125 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J497 KRH, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J497 KRH is a 2003 Yamaha XT, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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