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L849 VWP

1993 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha XJ90036,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 VWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,609 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 54,607 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 54,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 54,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 44,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,646 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,597 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 34,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 28,311 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2010 34,554 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,538 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,056 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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L849 VWP is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 36,568 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L849 VWP, 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 L849 VWP registered?

L849 VWP is a 1993 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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