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F393 SGV

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,830 mi
Last recorded1,830 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 SGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 1,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 1,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 1,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 746 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 605 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018

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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F393 SGV is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F393 SGV, 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 F393 SGV registered?

F393 SGV is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F393 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F393 SGV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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