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B901 UVG

1985 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,362 mi
Last recorded3,362 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ90028,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 3,362 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 3,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine mounting bolt missing

fairing loose (bolt missing)

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Jul 2014 3,333 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 3,292 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 3,270 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 1,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 1,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 1,276 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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B901 UVG is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B901 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 B901 UVG registered?

B901 UVG is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B901 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B901 UVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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