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M228 DLF

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,450 mi
Last recorded44,450 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 DLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,117 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 39,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,441 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Oct 2016 33,441 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 11,259 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,303 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,376 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,557 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,557 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,687 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,348 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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M228 DLF is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M228 DLF, 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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M228 DLF is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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