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D306 GEF

1987 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,305 mi
Last recorded33,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD306 GEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 3,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 3,595 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s engine mount loose

Fail 6 Oct 2011 3,505 miles

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

Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 3,505 miles

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

Front Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 3,022 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake pedal pivot worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 2,413 miles

Loose wiring behind headlight.

No neutral light.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 20 Aug 2009 2,377 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

No neutral light.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 2,326 miles

Advisories as before. Ref 914904317118

Fail 24 Apr 2007 2,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front mudguard missing.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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D306 GEF is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 38,572 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 D306 GEF, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D306 GEF is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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