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G365 ALJ

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,942 mi
Last recorded54,942 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG365 ALJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 54,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 54,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 54,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 53,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 52,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper switch gear loose

Pass 5 May 2018 52,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,941 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 51,941 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2016 51,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre starting to persih

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,996 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,965 miles

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

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

rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,966 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,966 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,527 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,813 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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G365 ALJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G365 ALJ, 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 G365 ALJ registered?

G365 ALJ is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G365 ALJ safe to buy?

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