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E461 EPL

1987 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,542 mi
Last recorded30,542 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE461 EPL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 30,542 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 29,574 miles

front tyre cracking

nearside switch pack loose

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

bar end loose

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

bar end loose

front tyre cracking

nearside switch pack loose

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,664 miles

fering bracket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,200 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

brakes binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,818 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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E461 EPL is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E461 EPL, 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 E461 EPL registered?

E461 EPL is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 November 1987.

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The MOT history for E461 EPL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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