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E829 MML

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,156 mi
Last recorded28,156 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE829 MML
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 28,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 27,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,077 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 25,072 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 20,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,390 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect springs weak ? (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,376 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 10,353 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,466 miles

mirror slighty touches top fairing at extreme left lock.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 999 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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E829 MML is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E829 MML, 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 E829 MML registered?

E829 MML is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 June 1988.

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