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L641 WAB

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Beige Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,715 mi
Last recorded12,715 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 WAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 12,715 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 12,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 11,134 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear prop shaft U/J slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2023 9,443 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

steering head races slightly notchy

Pass 1 Nov 2022 9,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 9,146 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,809 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 8,809 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 7,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 7,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 2,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012

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Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,540 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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L641 WAB is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Beige with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L641 WAB, 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 L641 WAB registered?

L641 WAB is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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