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M514 PCY

1995 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,057 mi
Last recorded29,057 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha XJ90039,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 PCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,057 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame near rear shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 27,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,010 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal (2.3.3)

some movement visable in rear suspension link not yet excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,196 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 20,196 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,421 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 16,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 16,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 15,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 15,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,314 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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M514 PCY is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M514 PCY, 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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M514 PCY is a 1995 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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