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G124 VCR

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,726 mi
Last recorded44,726 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 VCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,726 miles

clutch lever bent

Fail 17 Sep 2019 44,726 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable has for race/competition use only + tyre has tears on side wall (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate damaged and likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch lever bent

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,906 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,679 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 35,657 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,964 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 34,948 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,202 miles

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 19 Mar 2011 32,142 miles

Front tyre shows perishing in treads

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,837 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 24,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,540 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,514 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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G124 VCR is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G124 VCR, 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 G124 VCR registered?

G124 VCR is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G124 VCR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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