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B572 RLP

1985 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,997 mi
Last recorded53,997 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ90028,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB572 RLP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,262 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 49,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 48,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,723 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 49,723 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front suspension assembly component excessively worn. (9.2.5d)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,281 miles

slight play in rear brake pedal

Pass 1 Jul 2006 7,952 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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B572 RLP is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 28,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B572 RLP, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B572 RLP is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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