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M955 JVP

1994 Yamaha Xj

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,678 mi
Last recorded29,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Xj34,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 JVP
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,678 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,605 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 24,772 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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M955 JVP is a 1994 Yamaha Xj in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M955 JVP, 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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What year was M955 JVP registered?

M955 JVP is a 1994 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M955 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M955 JVP shows 3 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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