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L129 FDW

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,231 mi
Last recorded48,231 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 FDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,231 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

When rear wheel spindle is tigtened rear wheel becomes tight to turn, attention advised, possible missing spacer. Rear wheel spindle main nut is secure and locked at present but not fully tightened to correct torque.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,231 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

When rear wheel spindle is tigtened rear wheel becomes tight to turn, attention advised, possible missing spacer. Rear wheel spindle main nut is secure and locked at present but not fully tightened to correct torque.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,215 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,644 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 46,640 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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L129 FDW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 38,145 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 L129 FDW, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L129 FDW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 April 1994.

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