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F966 TLJ

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,826 mi
Last recorded3,826 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF966 TLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight binding to front brake

Fail 18 Sep 2008 3,825 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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F966 TLJ is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F966 TLJ, 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 F966 TLJ registered?

F966 TLJ is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F966 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F966 TLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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