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C908 WLR

1986 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,333 mi
Last recorded58,333 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ90043,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 WLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,789 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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C908 WLR is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C908 WLR, 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 C908 WLR registered?

C908 WLR is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 June 1986.

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