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H208 HHK

1990 Yamaha Xj

Purple Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,393 mi
Last recorded53,393 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Xj34,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 HHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

battery loose still secure

bolt missing n/s fairing still secure

high beam tell tale not working

o/s silencer close to swinging arm

pitting n/s/r shock

side stand switch not connected

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,393 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

battery loose still secure

bolt missing n/s fairing still secure

high beam tell tale not working

o/s silencer close to swinging arm

pitting n/s/r shock

side stand switch not connected

Fail 13 Dec 2014 51,582 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,582 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,505 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 51,504 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 50,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,832 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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H208 HHK is a 1990 Yamaha Xj in Purple with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H208 HHK, 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 H208 HHK registered?

H208 HHK is a 1990 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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