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HTT 269Y

1983 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,151 mi
Last recorded68,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ90044,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTT 269Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 68,151 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 68,151 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 67,187 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 67,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,726 miles

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

front brakes starting to bind, advise strip and overhaul

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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HTT 269Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 44,597 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 HTT 269Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTT 269Y registered?

HTT 269Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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