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G193 LNY

1989 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,785 mi
Last recorded7,785 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Xj34,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG193 LNY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 7,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 7,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 7,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pedal insecure Mounting bracket fractured (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure Mounting bracket fractured (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Only 1 side working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No makers mark or type approval mark (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever pivot has excessive free play

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

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Brake pedal badly bent but can still be applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only 1 side working due to rear position lamp with same problem (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Main stand not fully returning & not secure

Pass 10 Feb 2021 7,108 miles

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

worn gear lever

Fail 4 Feb 2021 7,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

worn gear lever

Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 2,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 2,586 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease both sides (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp affects main beam tell tale (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 34,033 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

driving controls stiff

Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,025 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 33,555 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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G193 LNY is a 1989 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G193 LNY, 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 G193 LNY registered?

G193 LNY is a 1989 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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