MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N820 VPJ is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1996 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 29,254 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 N820 VPJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N820 VPJ registered?
N820 VPJ is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 May 1996.
Is N820 VPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N820 VPJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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