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RNB 700W

1981 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,200 mi
Last recorded29,200 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Xj27,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNB 700W
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,049 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 29,049 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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RNB 700W is a 1981 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNB 700W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNB 700W registered?

RNB 700W is a 1981 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is RNB 700W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNB 700W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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