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F861 CEC

1988 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 CEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 63,822 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 63,822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,030 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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F861 CEC is a 1988 Yamaha Xj in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F861 CEC, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F861 CEC registered?

F861 CEC is a 1988 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F861 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F861 CEC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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