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UAR 231Y

1982 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,704 mi
Last recorded5,704 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Yamaha Xj34,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 231Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 5,704 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 4,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 4,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 3,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 3,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 3,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 3,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 1,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 1,104 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,216 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,216 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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UAR 231Y is a 1982 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 34,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAR 231Y, 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 44 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 UAR 231Y registered?

UAR 231Y is a 1982 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is UAR 231Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 231Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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