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G936 UAR

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Silver Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,926 mi
Last recorded54,926 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG936 UAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,926 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 53,469 miles

Centre stand mounting worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from front pipe & silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak from top end of engine.

Fail 20 Apr 2024 53,469 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre stand mounting worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from front pipe & silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak from top end of engine.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,524 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))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 51,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working working intermittantly (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swinging Arm has slight Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 50,654 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swinging Arm has slight Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,394 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,045 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,651 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 23,651 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 85,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,534 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

front wheel bearings have very slight free play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,017 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 41,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,721 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,083 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,091 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 21,091 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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G936 UAR is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Silver with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,135 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 G936 UAR, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G936 UAR is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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