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J277 BWR

1992 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,883 mi
Last recorded64,883 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 BWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,883 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2010 53,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,750 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,746 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,413 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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J277 BWR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J277 BWR, 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 J277 BWR registered?

J277 BWR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J277 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J277 BWR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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