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L516 PWT

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,488 mi
Last recorded14,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 PWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 14,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 14,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,522 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,663 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 12,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,505 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 11,505 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,620 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 10,620 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,200 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 9,789 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,347 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,441 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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L516 PWT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L516 PWT, 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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What year was L516 PWT registered?

L516 PWT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L516 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 PWT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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