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F890 AAG

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 AAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2022 53,358 miles

Front Stop lamp not working lever switch in / op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,830 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,987 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 50,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,973 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,387 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,534 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 39,895 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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F890 AAG is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,830 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 F890 AAG, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F890 AAG registered?

F890 AAG is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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