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A829 ERC

1984 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,356 mi
Last recorded33,356 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ90043,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 ERC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 33,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,997 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2015 29,569 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,448 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,183 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,702 miles

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

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

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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A829 ERC is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A829 ERC, 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 A829 ERC registered?

A829 ERC is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 May 1984.

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