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L878 YSD

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Yellow Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 YSD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 5 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,548 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 41,796 miles

tyre not fully inflated on to rim

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,232 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 36,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,722 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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L878 YSD is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Yellow with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 38,145 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 L878 YSD, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L878 YSD registered?

L878 YSD is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L878 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L878 YSD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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