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D550 TVX

1987 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,961 mi
Last recorded53,961 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 TVX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,878 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 48,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 47,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,931 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,927 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,467 miles

front tyre at legal limits worn on o/s edges †rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 42,457 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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D550 TVX is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D550 TVX, 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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What year was D550 TVX registered?

D550 TVX is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 February 1987.

Is D550 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D550 TVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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