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E797 UUX

1987 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,675 mi
Last recorded28,675 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 UUX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 28,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 27,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,444 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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E797 UUX 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 71.4%.

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 E797 UUX, 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 E797 UUX registered?

E797 UUX is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E797 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E797 UUX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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