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J490 EUY

1992 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,884 mi
Last recorded32,884 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 EUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,884 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,377 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 32,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 31,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 30,951 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear fender extension is loose.

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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J490 EUY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J490 EUY, 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 J490 EUY registered?

J490 EUY is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J490 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 EUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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