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F122 RYL

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,155 mi
Last recorded66,155 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 RYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,141 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 64,141 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,528 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,476 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,204 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 61,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,325 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,236 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,798 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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F122 RYL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,135 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 F122 RYL, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F122 RYL registered?

F122 RYL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F122 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F122 RYL shows 21 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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