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F958 COH

1989 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Xj34,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 COH
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,510 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,351 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,558 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,538 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 56,502 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2005 55,560 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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F958 COH is a 1989 Yamaha Xj in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 34,056 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 F958 COH, 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 37 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 F958 COH registered?

F958 COH is a 1989 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F958 COH safe to buy?

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