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E505 DBM

1988 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,712 mi
Last recorded14,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 DBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,712 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,312 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,300 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 8,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2009 99,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 94,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 92,185 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 92,185 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 86,798 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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E505 DBM is a 1988 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 1988 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,830 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 E505 DBM, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E505 DBM registered?

E505 DBM is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E505 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 DBM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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