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K291 JPU

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Purple Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,662 mi
Last recorded35,662 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 JPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 35,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 533 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 525 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,269 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,269 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K291 JPU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Purple with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K291 JPU, 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 K291 JPU registered?

K291 JPU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 July 1993.

Is K291 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K291 JPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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