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H962 HJB

1990 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,450 mi
Last recorded54,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Xj34,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH962 HJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,187 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 53,916 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,617 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 53,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,870 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,661 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,960 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,877 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,869 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,337 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,439 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,382 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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H962 HJB is a 1990 Yamaha Xj in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H962 HJB, 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 H962 HJB registered?

H962 HJB is a 1990 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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