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M273 WSN

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,668 mi
Last recorded42,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 WSN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,818 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,841 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,794 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,818 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand pivot stiff

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand pivot stiff

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,747 miles

rear brake effort rising and falling when brake applied ** borderline pass **

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,034 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 23,009 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,383 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 20,374 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2006 20,365 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,529 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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M273 WSN is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M273 WSN, 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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M273 WSN is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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