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L247 BKM

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 1 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,211 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,144 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,121 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

fuel line needs a securing clip fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,121 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

fuel line needs a securing clip fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,963 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 44,963 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 41,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,442 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,317 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,509 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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L247 BKM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L247 BKM, 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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L247 BKM is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 August 1993.

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