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M381 NAW

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,305 mi
Last recorded40,305 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 NAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2024 40,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,109 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame at shock absorber top mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

centre stand corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,454 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear shock absorber top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

main stand corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 28,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame at shock absorber top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,363 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame slightly corroded near rear shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,912 miles

front tyre wearing slightly uneven .

steering head bearings feel slightly rough with end raised front

Pass 12 Aug 2017 65,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,315 miles

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

front tread wearing uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 40,549 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,375 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,859 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,142 miles

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

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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M381 NAW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M381 NAW, 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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M381 NAW is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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