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L862 HRE

1993 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xj33,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 HRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,489 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 82,489 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,182 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 79,152 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,581 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,529 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,259 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,710 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,371 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 57,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,202 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 55,202 miles

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

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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L862 HRE is a 1993 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 33,872 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 L862 HRE, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L862 HRE registered?

L862 HRE is a 1993 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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