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A338 YWJ

1984 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ90043,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA338 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,411 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 52,343 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Saddle bags fouling

Pass 3 May 2014 51,605 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight cracking on tyre sidewall-front and rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2014 51,605 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight cracking on tyre sidewall-front and rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 51,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,606 miles

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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A338 YWJ is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A338 YWJ, 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 A338 YWJ registered?

A338 YWJ is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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