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D855 GHU

1987 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,514 mi
Last recorded35,514 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD855 GHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,514 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 35,505 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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D855 GHU is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D855 GHU, 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 D855 GHU registered?

D855 GHU is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D855 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D855 GHU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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