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E738 XYD

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,693 mi
Last recorded20,693 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 XYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 16,844 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

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

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 16,573 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,904 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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E738 XYD is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E738 XYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E738 XYD registered?

E738 XYD is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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