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R157 ANB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,962 mi
Last recorded12,962 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 ANB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 May 2014 12,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 6,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 4,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 4,345 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 4,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,291 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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R157 ANB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R157 ANB, 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 R157 ANB registered?

R157 ANB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R157 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 ANB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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