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J304 WFA

1992 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,321 mi
Last recorded47,321 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 WFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,321 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 47,314 miles

Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Split pin missing from brake reaction arm

Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 47,057 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,635 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 46,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,061 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,204 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,193 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,823 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,090 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,090 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,830 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 38,815 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,481 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,290 miles

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

swing arm corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,285 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

front tyre pressure low

swing arm corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,129 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

rear brake pads worn

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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J304 WFA is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J304 WFA, 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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J304 WFA is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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