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C184 XEC

1985 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,569 mi
Last recorded38,569 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Yamaha XJ90028,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 XEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,769 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 37,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,124 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,766 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 31,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,410 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,498 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,501 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,101 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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C184 XEC is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C184 XEC, 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 C184 XEC registered?

C184 XEC is a 1985 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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