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G232 SEW

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG232 SEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 68,939 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,127 miles

Front wheel has a slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,112 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working on front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wheel has a slight bind

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 67,292 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Steering system fouling on Wiring (2.2.D.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s+o/s perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (2.6.2)

fuel tank has signs of leaking but not at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,334 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,502 miles

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,334 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (9.2.2.b)

offside parking brake performance slighly lower than nearside

rear shock absorbers slightly stiff in operation

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,334 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (9.2.2.b)

offside parking brake performance slighly lower than nearside

rear shock absorbers slightly stiff in operation

Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,719 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 38,716 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 36,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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G232 SEW is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 37,929 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 G232 SEW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G232 SEW is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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