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R130 WPX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,468 mi
Last recorded35,468 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 WPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 35,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 35,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 35,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 35,407 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 35,173 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 34,533 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 33,500 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 32,656 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 32,656 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear tyre valve car type

front tyre valve car type

Pass 10 May 2019 31,652 miles

front and rear valves on wheels are car type

Fail 9 May 2019 31,652 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear valves on wheels are car type

Pass 4 May 2018 81,873 miles

clutch lever loose

condition of front brake lever

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,910 miles

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

REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 22 May 2015 79,834 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 27 May 2014 78,412 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 78,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,371 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,078 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,926 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,930 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,031 miles

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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R130 WPX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,472 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 R130 WPX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R130 WPX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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