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J321 FCD

1991 Yamaha Xj

Red Diesel 206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,550 mi
Last recorded45,550 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Xj31,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 FCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,550 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

belt drive is not covered

Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,543 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

stop light is excessivley bright

belt drive is not covered

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,279 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 37,522 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 37,511 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,457 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,426 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,534 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,534 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,985 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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J321 FCD is a 1991 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 206cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 31,302 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 J321 FCD, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J321 FCD registered?

J321 FCD is a 1991 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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