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M194 GVV

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 GVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 62,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 61,111 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,656 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 51,684 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 51,684 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 50,058 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (fork stanchion slightly pitted) (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 50,008 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 48,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 48,234 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,979 miles

Right hand footest has a slight crack on mounting.

Fail 28 Sep 2013 45,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,480 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 44,480 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 5 Sep 2011 43,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,754 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 42,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,573 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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M194 GVV is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M194 GVV, 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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What year was M194 GVV registered?

M194 GVV is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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