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A954 TGT

1984 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ90043,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA954 TGT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 86,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,324 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,272 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,542 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,542 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2013 54,199 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

RH rear footrest corroded and seized in mounting.

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 54,153 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

RH rear footrest corroded and seized in mounting.

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 42,466 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,334 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,898 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 6 May 2009 1,157 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 1,157 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,689 miles

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

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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A954 TGT is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A954 TGT, 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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A954 TGT is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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