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E838 XSM

1988 Yamaha Fj

White Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,360 mi
Last recorded60,360 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fj46,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 XSM
MakeYamaha
ModelFj
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,907 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 54,299 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,082 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 May 2008 49,725 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 49,179 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fj?

Based on 1,513 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
845
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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E838 XSM is a 1988 Yamaha Fj in White with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fj models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 46,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fj fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E838 XSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fj typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Fj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E838 XSM registered?

E838 XSM is a 1988 Yamaha Fj, first registered on 4 June 1988.

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