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E355 AHK

1987 Yamaha XJ900

Purple Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,666 mi
Last recorded75,666 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE355 AHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,666 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,666 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,649 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,425 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

l/h rear view glass cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,946 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

l/h rear view glass cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 74,611 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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E355 AHK is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900 in Purple with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E355 AHK, 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 E355 AHK registered?

E355 AHK is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E355 AHK safe to buy?

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