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D579 NUR

1986 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,557 mi
Last recorded56,557 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Yamaha XJ90043,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 NUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,557 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,546 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,044 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 54,524 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2014 54,524 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 52,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,262 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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D579 NUR is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D579 NUR, 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 D579 NUR registered?

D579 NUR is a 1986 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 December 1986.

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