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B900 UVG

1985 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,472 mi
Last recorded33,472 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ90028,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 33,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 33,472 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 18 May 2009 32,651 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)

Fail 12 May 2009 32,651 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,017 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 28,979 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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B900 UVG is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B900 UVG, 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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What year was B900 UVG registered?

B900 UVG is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B900 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B900 UVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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