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J420 MAF

1992 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,659 mi
Last recorded57,659 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 MAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,659 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,949 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,378 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,716 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,716 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,175 miles

Fuel tank coroded

Oil leak

exhaust system coroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 64,546 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,360 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,777 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

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

o/s/r shock pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,536 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2009 54,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,281 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 50,281 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,779 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,250 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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J420 MAF is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J420 MAF, 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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J420 MAF is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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