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F483 KTV

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,906 mi
Last recorded38,906 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 KTV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 38,906 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 38,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,149 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 36,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 35,996 miles

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

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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F483 KTV is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F483 KTV, 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 F483 KTV registered?

F483 KTV is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 May 1989.

Is F483 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F483 KTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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