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J979 CRR

1992 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,143 mi
Last recorded51,143 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha XJ90038,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 CRR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 50,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 48,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 48,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,459 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 47,459 miles

Front Body component insecure mudgaurd (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 47,432 miles

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

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

Front Light cracking on front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,342 miles

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

Front tyre wearing uneven.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 47,342 miles

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

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

Front tyre wearing uneven.

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

Pass 9 May 2014 46,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 46,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,992 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 45,707 miles

fuel tank has been welded/repaired/appears dry

Pass 15 May 2010 45,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 45,315 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 44,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,733 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,300 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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J979 CRR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J979 CRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J979 CRR registered?

J979 CRR is a 1992 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J979 CRR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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