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K242 FYM

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,144 mi
Last recorded41,144 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 FYM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 41,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 40,971 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 40,971 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,948 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,564 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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K242 FYM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K242 FYM, 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 K242 FYM registered?

K242 FYM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K242 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K242 FYM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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