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M272 TAU

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 TAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 42,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,922 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 42,917 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 38,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,958 miles

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess swingarm bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,608 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2013 30,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,813 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,556 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 30,556 miles

Centre Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 25,296 miles

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

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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M272 TAU is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M272 TAU, 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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M272 TAU is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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