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J718 ESP

1992 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

237 mi
Last recorded237 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ718 ESP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9,392 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 9,392 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,329 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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J718 ESP is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J718 ESP, 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 J718 ESP registered?

J718 ESP is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J718 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J718 ESP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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