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K187 MGF

1993 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,524 mi
Last recorded42,524 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 MGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,524 miles

front side light is inop

gear lever loose

middle stand loose spring worn

o/s front brake hose damaged

rear brake lever bush worn

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,447 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

middle stand loose spring worn

o/s front brake hose damaged

rear brake lever bush worn

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

front side light is inop

gear lever loose

Fail 24 Aug 2010 41,964 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,678 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 41,674 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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K187 MGF is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K187 MGF, 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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What year was K187 MGF registered?

K187 MGF is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K187 MGF safe to buy?

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