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F973 JKE

1989 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,696 mi
Last recorded27,696 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Xj34,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 JKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,696 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

unable to read stamped chassis number on headstock

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,524 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 24,527 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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F973 JKE is a 1989 Yamaha Xj in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F973 JKE, 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.

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What year was F973 JKE registered?

F973 JKE is a 1989 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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