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M998 GFT

1994 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,581 mi
Last recorded29,581 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha XJ90038,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 GFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 29,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 29,581 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 29,537 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,204 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,204 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 29,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,833 miles

Inner Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,094 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 May 2009 28,094 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,069 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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M998 GFT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M998 GFT, 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 M998 GFT registered?

M998 GFT is a 1994 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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