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G553 UBW

1990 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Xj34,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 UBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,822 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 32,820 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,055 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 28,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,476 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,632 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,479 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 23,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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G553 UBW is a 1990 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 34,697 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 G553 UBW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G553 UBW is a 1990 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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