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K121 SKM

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 SKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 65,374 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 65,352 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,251 miles

Exhaust slightly loose nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 61,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 57,097 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 57,097 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 54,821 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,670 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 46,668 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,454 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,423 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 41,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,068 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,686 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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K121 SKM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 36,568 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 K121 SKM, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K121 SKM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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