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Q457GEL

1987 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,014 mi
Last recorded47,014 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Yamaha XJ90038,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ457GEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 37,379 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 37,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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Q457GEL is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q457GEL, 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 Q457GEL registered?

Q457GEL is a 1987 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 March 1987.

Is Q457GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q457GEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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