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M397 CGF

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,857 mi
Last recorded58,857 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 CGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 58,857 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 58,768 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,128 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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M397 CGF is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M397 CGF, 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 M397 CGF registered?

M397 CGF is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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