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M317 CLF

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,649 mi
Last recorded25,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 CLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 25,649 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,649 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,250 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 86,225 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,067 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 46,037 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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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M317 CLF is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M317 CLF, 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 M317 CLF registered?

M317 CLF is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M317 CLF safe to buy?

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