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B605 MLH

1984 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,867 mi
Last recorded36,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ90043,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB605 MLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 36,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine idle speed high

Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 36,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,612 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stop lamps should be further apart

Pass 25 Jul 2005 74,392 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 74,381 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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B605 MLH is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B605 MLH, 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 B605 MLH registered?

B605 MLH is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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