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M470 RAL

1994 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,607 mi
Last recorded42,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 RAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,607 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 42,607 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 39,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 39,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 39,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,229 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 39,229 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 38,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,829 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,819 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 27,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,916 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 19,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,013 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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M470 RAL is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M470 RAL, 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 M470 RAL registered?

M470 RAL is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M470 RAL safe to buy?

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