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L42 JSC

1993 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,689 mi
Last recorded27,689 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 JSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 27,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 27,653 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 23,798 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,725 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 26,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 25,708 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,708 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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L42 JSC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L42 JSC, 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 L42 JSC registered?

L42 JSC is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 July 1993.

Is L42 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L42 JSC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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