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F715 HYB

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF715 HYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 44,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake insecure reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front mud guard loose

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear mud guard loose

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 46,308 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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F715 HYB is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F715 HYB, 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 F715 HYB registered?

F715 HYB is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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