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M386 VWU

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,643 mi
Last recorded68,643 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 VWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,643 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,034 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,337 miles

clutch pivots worn

Pass 1 Jul 2017 65,772 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 65,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,965 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 47,359 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 47,359 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,782 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 43,805 miles

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

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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M386 VWU is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M386 VWU, 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 M386 VWU registered?

M386 VWU is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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