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MYS 83Y

1983 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,272 mi
Last recorded45,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ90044,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYS 83Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 45,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OIL COOLER PIPES IN POOR CONDIOTION

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALL TRAILING ARM ROSE JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 45,271 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OIL COOLER PIPES IN POOR CONDIOTION

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALL TRAILING ARM ROSE JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,157 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,138 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under engine wiring insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,013 miles

Offside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 44,746 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,890 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Loose wiring

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Loose wiring

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,072 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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MYS 83Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYS 83Y, 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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MYS 83Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 April 1983.

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