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JKL 833Y

1983 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,851 mi
Last recorded6,851 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ90044,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 833Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 6,851 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 6,851 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 15 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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JKL 833Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKL 833Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKL 833Y registered?

JKL 833Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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