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J223 KJX

1992 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,904 mi
Last recorded43,904 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 KJX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 43,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 43,888 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2023 41,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 38,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 35,803 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 35,793 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 30,106 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2016 29,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 18,515 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch lever slightly stiff in operation

rear tyre,, sidewalls cracked,, recommend replace

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,426 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear tyre cuts/tears [not to cords]

Fail 27 Aug 2011 18,426 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Upper Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

rear tyre cuts/ tears not to cords

Pass 20 May 2010 17,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,098 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 17,097 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Fail 1 May 2008 16,624 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 16,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 16,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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J223 KJX is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 38,750 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 J223 KJX, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J223 KJX registered?

J223 KJX is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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