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L207 MRA

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,014 mi
Last recorded75,014 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL207 MRA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Oil leak cooler pipe ()

Nearside Rear n/s seat lock missing o/s ok

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,532 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 73,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,332 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 May 2012 71,332 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 70,160 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

n/s/f bar end loose

seat loose but will not fall off

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 68,377 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,170 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 64,097 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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L207 MRA is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc 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 L207 MRA, 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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L207 MRA is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 October 1993.

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