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F555 SVW

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,070 mi
Last recorded38,070 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 SVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,064 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,871 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,871 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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F555 SVW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F555 SVW, 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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How do I check the history of F555 SVW?

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What year was F555 SVW registered?

F555 SVW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F555 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F555 SVW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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