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F784 MUD

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,665 mi
Last recorded82,665 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF784 MUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,665 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,414 miles

front tyre cracking

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,815 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 66,815 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,225 miles

After market Winter handmuffs fitted to bike

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,112 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 57,068 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,569 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 53,564 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,931 miles

A Taillight bulb is in-operative

Fail 16 Jan 2009 49,927 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

A Taillight bulb is in-operative

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 46,807 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,515 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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F784 MUD is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F784 MUD, 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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F784 MUD is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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