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H36 YHY

1990 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,812 mi
Last recorded21,812 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Xj34,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 YHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,812 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 21,812 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,227 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,477 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 17,477 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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H36 YHY is a 1990 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H36 YHY, 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 H36 YHY registered?

H36 YHY is a 1990 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H36 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H36 YHY shows 6 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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