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EOR 555W

1981 Yamaha Xj

Silver Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,279 mi
Last recorded27,279 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Xj27,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOR 555W
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,279 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 27,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,778 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 26,778 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing offside front engine mounting bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,310 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 24,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,906 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 23,893 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,670 miles

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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EOR 555W is a 1981 Yamaha Xj in Silver with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 27,210 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 EOR 555W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOR 555W registered?

EOR 555W is a 1981 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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