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L778 MRB

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,346 mi
Last recorded46,346 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 MRB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,346 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 46,263 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

electric wire insecure(under front windshield)

Pass 13 May 2025 44,455 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 44,408 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 43,151 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 39,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 32,919 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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L778 MRB is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L778 MRB, 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 L778 MRB registered?

L778 MRB is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L778 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L778 MRB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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