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F790 ECL

1989 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,138 mi
Last recorded34,138 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 ECL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,138 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,655 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 32,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 30,827 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2017 29,863 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,842 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 42,842 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre cracked and in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,313 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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F790 ECL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F790 ECL, 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 F790 ECL registered?

F790 ECL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 July 1989.

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