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G301 PGC

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,229 mi
Last recorded30,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 PGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 28,301 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,214 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,391 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 51,391 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,739 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,419 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,302 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 28,466 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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G301 PGC is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G301 PGC, 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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G301 PGC is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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