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UUY 437Y

1983 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Yamaha XJ90044,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 437Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 May 2009 76,949 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 76,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 71,090 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,627 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 60,499 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2005 56,274 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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UUY 437Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UUY 437Y, 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 UUY 437Y registered?

UUY 437Y is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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