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H166 HDP

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,884 mi
Last recorded44,884 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 HDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,884 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,884 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,017 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,017 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 43,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 43,858 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 43,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 43,000 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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H166 HDP is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,929 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 H166 HDP, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H166 HDP is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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