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L685 GNT

1993 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,174 mi
Last recorded47,174 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 GNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 25,975 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre has some surface cracks but not through to body chords

Pass 23 May 2011 25,975 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre has some surface cracks but not through to body chords

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,469 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,885 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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L685 GNT is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L685 GNT, 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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L685 GNT is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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