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J27 SJW

1992 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,678 mi
Last recorded43,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 SJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,626 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,079 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 40,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,171 miles

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING

Fail 19 Oct 2019 39,171 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 29,741 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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J27 SJW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J27 SJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J27 SJW registered?

J27 SJW is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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