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H727 EBH

1990 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,538 mi
Last recorded40,538 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha XJ90037,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 EBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,251 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 39,223 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 38,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,391 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,244 miles

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front brake slightly spongy

fuel tank rusty inside

slight rear brake bind

throttle cable possibly frayed at twistgrip

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,228 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

fuel tank very rusty inside

throttle cable possibly frayed at twistgrip

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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H727 EBH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H727 EBH, 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 H727 EBH registered?

H727 EBH is a 1990 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H727 EBH safe to buy?

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