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F548 LAL

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,753 mi
Last recorded58,753 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 LAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 58,635 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 57,931 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 57,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 54,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,032 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 52,277 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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F548 LAL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F548 LAL, 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 F548 LAL registered?

F548 LAL is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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