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L748 MWB

1993 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 18,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 17,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 16,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 16,030 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,644 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,577 miles

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2008 15,577 miles

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive vertical misalignment which adversely affects the handling of the combination (5.3.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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L748 MWB is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L748 MWB, 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 L748 MWB registered?

L748 MWB is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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