1990 Yamaha Xj900 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Xj900 models manufactured in 1990, based on 793 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Xj900 cars tested in 1990. Want to see how cars built in 1990 hold up over time?
View 1990 Yamaha Xj900 vintage page → (78.8% current pass rate)1990 Yamaha Xj900 MOT Analysis
The 1990 Yamaha Xj900 has an MOT pass rate of 77.6% based on 793 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 41,173 miles on the odometer. With a 22.4% failure rate, the 1990 Xj900 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1990 Yamaha Xj900 is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 0.8% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Motorcycle brakes follows at 0.3%.
Top failures specific to 1990 models only. The overall Xj900 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.8% | 6 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.4% | 3 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 0.3% | 2 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.1% | 1 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 41,173 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.18 | 0.8% | 6 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.09 | 0.4% | 3 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 0.06 | 0.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.03 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.03 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1990 Yamaha Xj900 has an MOT pass rate of 77.6% based on 793 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 41,173 miles on the odometer. With a 22.4% failure rate, the 1990 Xj900 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1990 Yamaha Xj900, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 41,173 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 0.8% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1990 Yamaha Xj900 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.4% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1990 Yamaha Xj900 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle brakes — 0.3% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1990 Yamaha Xj900 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.