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M389 BEG

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,936 mi
Last recorded53,936 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 BEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 53,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,311 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,301 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,105 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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M389 BEG is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M389 BEG, 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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What year was M389 BEG registered?

M389 BEG is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 December 1994.

Is M389 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M389 BEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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