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R112 NJM

1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,721 mi
Last recorded33,721 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S24,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 NJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 33,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 6,724 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 6,658 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,429 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,206 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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R112 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R112 NJM, 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 R112 NJM registered?

R112 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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