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H509 OOJ

1991 Yamaha -

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,608 mi
Last recorded25,608 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha -25,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH509 OOJ
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 25,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,606 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 25,605 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 25,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,599 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 25,599 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 25,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 25,527 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,233 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,024 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2008 24,922 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 24,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,552 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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H509 OOJ is a 1991 Yamaha - in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 25,563 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H509 OOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H509 OOJ registered?

H509 OOJ is a 1991 Yamaha -, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is H509 OOJ safe to buy?

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