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C544 TSO

1986 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ90043,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC544 TSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 14 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,958 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak operation

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,633 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,529 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,502 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 78,502 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 78,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 77,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 77,233 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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C544 TSO is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 43,471 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 C544 TSO, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C544 TSO registered?

C544 TSO is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 May 1986.

Is C544 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C544 TSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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