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F929 HEC

1989 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,276 mi
Last recorded65,276 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 HEC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 65,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 58,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,389 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,389 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,226 miles

Dash pod insecure.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,906 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm (2.4.A.2d)

oil cooler lines severely corroded and in danger of failing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,721 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,349 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 47,349 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,048 miles

Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,646 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,643 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,029 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,029 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 42,557 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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F929 HEC is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F929 HEC, 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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F929 HEC is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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