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ERU 96Y

1983 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,241 mi
Last recorded26,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ90044,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERU 96Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 25,408 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 24,831 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 24,514 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,072 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 23,553 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,369 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 22,762 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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ERU 96Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,597 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 ERU 96Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERU 96Y registered?

ERU 96Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 July 1983.

Is ERU 96Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERU 96Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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