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E612 JTS

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,225 mi
Last recorded42,225 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE612 JTS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,042 miles

r pins MISSING rear 0/s n/s footpegs pins seized in but replace r pins

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,030 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight BIND front/rear brake REQ STRIP/CLEAN/mirrors to adjust fouling screen on hard lock/clutch lever badly worn REPLACE/rear 0/s s/lamp inop/fault 0/s b/lamp DULL/replace/

Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,026 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight BIND front/rear brake REQ STRIP/CLEAN/mirrors to adjust fouling screen on hard lock/clutch lever badly worn REPLACE/rear 0/s s/lamp inop/fault 0/s b/lamp DULL/replace/

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,367 miles

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

slight BIND front wheel req attention

Fail 27 Feb 2014 32,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

slight BIND front wheel req attention

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 92,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,839 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 87,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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E612 JTS is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E612 JTS, 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 E612 JTS registered?

E612 JTS is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E612 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E612 JTS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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