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H454 JLJ

1990 Yamaha XT

White Petrol 595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,938 mi
Last recorded51,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XT18,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH454 JLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXT
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,938 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively CUSH DRIVE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED BUT STILL SHOWS BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 49,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly notchy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Pin and clip setup, will always have some play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,629 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,629 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,428 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose some (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play top yoke bolt loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

gear shift loose

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,517 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 26 Jul 2018 39,516 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking union at caliper or hairline fracture of pipe (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly noisy

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,816 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,816 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 34,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,137 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 32,137 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,814 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT?

Based on 9,195 MOT tests across 1,322 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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H454 JLJ is a 1990 Yamaha XT in White with a 595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 18,612 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 XT fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H454 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha XT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H454 JLJ is a 1990 Yamaha XT, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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