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J589 SJW

1991 Yamaha Rxs

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,990 mi
Last recorded35,990 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Rxs17,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 SJW
MakeYamaha
ModelRxs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,990 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 35,948 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn replaced by a bell (1.7.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,539 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rxs?

Based on 935 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
403
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Direction indicator not working 28
Direction indicators not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Horn not working 19
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J589 SJW is a 1991 Yamaha Rxs in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Rxs models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 17,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Rxs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J589 SJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rxs typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Rxs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J589 SJW registered?

J589 SJW is a 1991 Yamaha Rxs, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J589 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J589 SJW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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