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P283 RNV

1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,311 mi
Last recorded46,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S24,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,102 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 39,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,780 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 32,780 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 25,332 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 17,923 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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P283 RNV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,940 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P283 RNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P283 RNV registered?

P283 RNV is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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