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NYK 491Y

1983 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,054 mi
Last recorded8,054 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ90044,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYK 491Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,054 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 8,054 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,839 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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NYK 491Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYK 491Y, 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 NYK 491Y registered?

NYK 491Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 April 1983.

Is NYK 491Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYK 491Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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