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B406 DBO

1985 Yamaha Xj

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,599 mi
Last recorded8,599 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Xj22,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB406 DBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 8,599 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 8,599 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on lock, cable over adjusted (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 7,975 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 7,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,816 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 6,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 6,784 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,683 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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B406 DBO is a 1985 Yamaha Xj in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 22,135 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 B406 DBO, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B406 DBO is a 1985 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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