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M408 XRE

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 XRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,423 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAIN STAND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess BOLT LOOSE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,419 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 83,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,480 miles

Front front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 19 Sep 2020 82,470 miles

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

Front front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 79,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,605 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,605 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Brake light not working on rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 64,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2009 61,081 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 57,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 52,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 48,085 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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M408 XRE is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M408 XRE, 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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M408 XRE is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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