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E507 DBM

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,748 mi
Last recorded70,748 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE507 DBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,748 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,747 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,977 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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E507 DBM is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E507 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 E507 DBM registered?

E507 DBM is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E507 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E507 DBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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