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M479 JRG

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,339 mi
Last recorded30,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 JRG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 30,339 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,505 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 29,505 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,669 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 27,643 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,380 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 24,062 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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M479 JRG is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M479 JRG, 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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What year was M479 JRG registered?

M479 JRG is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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