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E77 BVM

1988 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE77 BVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,114 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple rust patches on entire frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,989 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 65,680 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 63,765 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 63,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,912 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 50,912 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 47,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,208 miles

front brake lever travel

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,275 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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E77 BVM is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E77 BVM, 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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E77 BVM is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 June 1988.

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