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F293 SBL

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,591 mi
Last recorded54,591 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 SBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,591 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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F293 SBL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F293 SBL, 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 F293 SBL registered?

F293 SBL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F293 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F293 SBL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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