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J494 HAB

1992 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,730 mi
Last recorded31,730 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 HAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,730 miles

Front tyre under inflated

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 31,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,762 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 30,762 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,249 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 30,226 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,531 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,531 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,001 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 28,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,184 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,948 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,272 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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J494 HAB 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 73.7%.

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 J494 HAB, 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 J494 HAB registered?

J494 HAB is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J494 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 HAB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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