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H716 VVH

1990 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 VVH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 33,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front tyre side walls are cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2020 33,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 32,977 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 31,264 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 30,479 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 30,479 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 28,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,462 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 12 Jul 2011 27,456 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 27,456 miles

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,865 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,860 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 26,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 12 May 2006 26,753 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,753 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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H716 VVH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H716 VVH, 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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What year was H716 VVH registered?

H716 VVH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H716 VVH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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