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F287 GGF

1989 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,136 mi
Last recorded79,136 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 GGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 76,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,299 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 May 2016 70,178 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 70,178 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,376 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 64,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,787 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

mainstand return spring very weak

Pass 11 May 2012 59,331 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

mainstand return spring very weak

Fail 11 May 2012 59,331 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

mainstand return spring very weak

Pass 10 May 2011 55,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 51,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 47,651 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 47,641 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,525 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 35,961 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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F287 GGF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F287 GGF, 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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F287 GGF is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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