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H189 VRH

1990 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,228 mi
Last recorded39,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 VRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 39,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2026 39,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 37,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 36,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,302 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 29,067 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,884 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 27,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,118 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 24,490 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 May 2011 24,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,132 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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H189 VRH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 H189 VRH, 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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What year was H189 VRH registered?

H189 VRH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H189 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H189 VRH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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