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LMK 476W

1981 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,736 mi
Last recorded15,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Xj27,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMK 476W
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 15,736 miles

Oil leak engine ()

ehaust can fitted suspect for test only

indicators missing at time of test inc switch

rear no plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 15,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

ehaust can fitted suspect for test only

indicators missing at time of test inc switch

rear no plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,347 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 11,347 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2007 10,100 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 10,100 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 8,550 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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LMK 476W is a 1981 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 27,210 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 LMK 476W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMK 476W registered?

LMK 476W is a 1981 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 13 July 1981.

Is LMK 476W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMK 476W shows 9 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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