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C127 BFB

1985 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,756 mi
Last recorded7,756 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Xj22,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC127 BFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 7,756 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 7,618 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 7,613 miles

Central Front Brake hose excessively chafed both pipes chafed onto forks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 1,995 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fairing

pin

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,852 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fairing

pin

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,293 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,244 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 72,244 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

no stop light off front brake

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,383 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 67,375 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,370 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,645 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,857 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,749 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 42,749 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 37,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 33,019 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 32,901 miles

Nearside Inner Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C127 BFB is a 1985 Yamaha Xj in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C127 BFB, 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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C127 BFB is a 1985 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 6 November 1985.

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