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HLJ 136V

1980 Yamaha XS

Yellow Petrol 653cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,787 mi
Last recorded1,787 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha XS27,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 136V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine653cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 1,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 1,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise fork gattors fitted

advise rear brake mount worn

Pass 12 Jul 2014 1,515 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 1,501 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

no indicators fitted

no main beam warning

Pass 1 Jun 2013 922 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise missing indicators

advise rear brake pivot worn

Fail 25 May 2013 911 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

advise engine oil leak

advise missing indicators

advise rear brake pivot worn

Pass 7 Apr 2012 400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 388 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS?

Based on 1,297 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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HLJ 136V is a 1980 Yamaha XS in Yellow with a 653cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 27,228 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 XS fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLJ 136V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLJ 136V registered?

HLJ 136V is a 1980 Yamaha XS, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is HLJ 136V safe to buy?

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