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F212 SMO

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,249 mi
Last recorded18,249 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 SMO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,249 miles

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 33,145 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,095 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 60,900 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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F212 SMO is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,135 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 F212 SMO, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F212 SMO registered?

F212 SMO is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F212 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F212 SMO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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