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N985 NFL

1995 Yamaha Xj

Silver Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,049 mi
Last recorded29,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Xj31,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,049 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 29,049 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,033 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 29,033 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,869 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,460 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 28,460 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,026 miles

Handlebars slightly bent

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,968 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,254 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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N985 NFL is a 1995 Yamaha Xj in Silver with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 31,523 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 N985 NFL, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N985 NFL registered?

N985 NFL is a 1995 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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