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L983 KBV

1994 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,609 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,238 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 70,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 67,931 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 May 2013 67,931 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 67,927 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,033 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 66,017 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2005 64,698 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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L983 KBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L983 KBV, 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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L983 KBV is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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