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R140 ORA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,909 mi
Last recorded25,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 ORA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 25,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 25,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,764 miles

front brake lever bent

Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,169 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

nearside grip loose

Fail 8 Mar 2023 22,153 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose Clamp broken on offside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

center stand broken

nearside grip loose

Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,910 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 19,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 22,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,188 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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R140 ORA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R140 ORA, 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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What year was R140 ORA registered?

R140 ORA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R140 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 ORA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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