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F254 LJO

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Purple Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,604 mi
Last recorded2,604 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 LJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 2,604 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear with controll one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 2,482 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 4,310 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 2,074 miles

Rear service brake efficiency marginal.

Pass 14 May 2016
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,326 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,821 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,821 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,847 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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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F254 LJO is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Purple with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F254 LJO, 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 F254 LJO registered?

F254 LJO is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F254 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F254 LJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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