MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (9.2.2a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
steering system slightly notchy
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (9.2.2a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
steering system slightly notchy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (9.2.2a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight notch in head bearings
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
No rear mudguards fitted
Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (9.2.2a)
No rear mudguards fitted
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (9.2.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Steering control restriction of the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)
Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
No rear mudguards
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
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OYV 798Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in Multi-colour with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OYV 798Y, 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 OYV 798Y registered?
OYV 798Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 April 1983.
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