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H274 PDT

1990 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,636 mi
Last recorded4,636 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 PDT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 4,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 4,362 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 4,347 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 4,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 3,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 1,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 990 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,709 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 59,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,565 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 50,562 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,395 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 44,949 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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H274 PDT is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H274 PDT, 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 H274 PDT registered?

H274 PDT is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H274 PDT safe to buy?

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