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C990 GGJ

1986 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ90043,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC990 GGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,979 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 48,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 43,471 miles

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

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,231 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,231 miles

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,688 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 32,688 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,971 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Aug 2010 28,966 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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C990 GGJ 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 50%.

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 C990 GGJ, 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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C990 GGJ is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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