MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,385 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?
Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha XT in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,989 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 R397 FGY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R397 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha XT, first registered on 17 May 1998.
Is R397 FGY safe to buy?
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