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J124 TSG

1991 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,155 mi
Last recorded41,155 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Yamaha XJ90038,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ124 TSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,155 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 41,129 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,070 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 40,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,604 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,512 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,340 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,313 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,230 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,230 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,125 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,834 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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J124 TSG is a 1991 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 38,354 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 J124 TSG, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J124 TSG registered?

J124 TSG is a 1991 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J124 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J124 TSG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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