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L140 EVU

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,845 mi
Last recorded59,845 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 EVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 59,845 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 25 May 2013 59,480 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 58,227 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 25 May 2012 58,227 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 5 May 2011 56,898 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 56,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,173 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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L140 EVU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L140 EVU, 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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L140 EVU is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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