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L438 PTW

1994 Yamaha Xj

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,963 mi
Last recorded27,963 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Xj34,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 PTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 27,963 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 27,911 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

alloy brake hoses must be removed and changed to the correct hoses

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,337 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 26,337 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Front (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 25,811 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,811 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 24,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,409 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,545 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,538 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,781 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 18,883 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,883 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,857 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,357 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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L438 PTW is a 1994 Yamaha Xj in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 34,566 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 L438 PTW, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L438 PTW is a 1994 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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