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C885 FNB

1986 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

44,742 mi
Last recorded44,742 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ90043,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 FNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 44,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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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C885 FNB is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C885 FNB, 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.

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What year was C885 FNB registered?

C885 FNB is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 May 1986.

Is C885 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C885 FNB shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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