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H12 SYE

1990 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,268 mi
Last recorded44,268 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SYE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,268 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fuel tank not sat correctly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,588 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 31,454 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 24,233 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 24,214 miles

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

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2008 24,066 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front tyre has ozone cracking but cord is not exposed

fuel cap sealing surface is in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,197 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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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H12 SYE is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,929 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 H12 SYE, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H12 SYE is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 September 1990.

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