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G761 XFJ

1990 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,942 mi
Last recorded61,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Xj34,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 XFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,925 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Steering bearing movement stiff

Offside Off side foot rest mounting plate cracked but still secure

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,650 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 49,650 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 49,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,572 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 48,569 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 47,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,035 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,035 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,995 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 71,325 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2011 43,658 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 41,989 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,191 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 40,190 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,675 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 37,674 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,214 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,213 miles

Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2006 31,807 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,807 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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G761 XFJ is a 1990 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G761 XFJ, 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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What year was G761 XFJ registered?

G761 XFJ is a 1990 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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