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J548 NJO

1991 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,788 mi
Last recorded36,788 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Xj31,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 NJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 36,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 36,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,042 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,727 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 33,019 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,736 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,450 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 32,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 31,906 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,320 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,319 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 29,782 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 29,067 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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J548 NJO is a 1991 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J548 NJO, 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 J548 NJO registered?

J548 NJO is a 1991 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J548 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J548 NJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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