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B981 AON

1984 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,862 mi
Last recorded43,862 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Yamaha XJ90043,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 AON
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,862 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,849 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,550 miles

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

choke cable stretched but working

front tyre starting to crack inbetween tread

Fail 8 Oct 2010 42,550 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

choke cable stretched but working

front tyre starting to crack inbetween tread

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,287 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,287 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,076 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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B981 AON is a 1984 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 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 B981 AON, 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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B981 AON is a 1984 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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