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F33 VDD

1989 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,390 mi
Last recorded29,390 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 VDD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,390 miles

Front shock absorber damping feels reduced.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 29,390 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel more than one fixing missing Pinch bolt for spindle missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Wheel more than one fixing loose Pinch bolt for spindle loose. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber damping feels reduced.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,505 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,499 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,560 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,088 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 63,349 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,065 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,065 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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F33 VDD 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 64.7%.

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 F33 VDD, 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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F33 VDD is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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