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M407 UWB

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,199 mi
Last recorded1,199 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 UWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 1,199 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 1,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 1,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 1,349 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,166 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 50,152 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 38,609 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,202 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,677 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 28,677 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 26,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,969 miles

rear brake pad steel backing corroded and slight brake bind

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,366 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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M407 UWB is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M407 UWB, 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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M407 UWB is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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