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J891 OVS

1991 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,137 mi
Last recorded19,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Xj31,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 OVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,698 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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J891 OVS is a 1991 Yamaha Xj in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J891 OVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J891 OVS registered?

J891 OVS is a 1991 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J891 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J891 OVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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