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R154 DHW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 DHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,008 miles

foot brake pivot slack

Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

foot brake pivot slack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,248 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,597 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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R154 DHW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R154 DHW, 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 R154 DHW registered?

R154 DHW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R154 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 DHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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