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F390 HMY

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,091 mi
Last recorded39,091 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 HMY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,091 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 39,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 41,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 41,779 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,162 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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F390 HMY is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,830 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 F390 HMY, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F390 HMY registered?

F390 HMY is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F390 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F390 HMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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