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A203 PDV

1984 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,580 mi
Last recorded21,580 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ90043,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA203 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 21,580 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,579 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

tyre pressures low on both wheels

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,575 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,305 miles

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

horn works but deterioated

rear tyre perrished

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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A203 PDV is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 43,606 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 XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A203 PDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A203 PDV registered?

A203 PDV is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A203 PDV safe to buy?

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