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M181 RUJ

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 RUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 3 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 5,707 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 5,678 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 5,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 3,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 18,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 10 May 2018 18,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 54,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,816 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 11 May 2016 52,816 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,235 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,263 miles

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

slight cracking on tyre tread

Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,263 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

slight cracking on tyre tread

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,115 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,052 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 39,052 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,720 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,252 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 42,252 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 36,275 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 36,275 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))

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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M181 RUJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 39,712 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 M181 RUJ, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M181 RUJ is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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