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R177 DKX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,280 mi
Last recorded36,280 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 DKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,280 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 36,280 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 29,417 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 25,451 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

screen missing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,445 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)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 25,445 miles

Centre Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,057 miles

front tyre getting close to wear limit .

rear tyre getting close to wear limit

Fail 22 Feb 2012 21,033 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 11,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,801 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 9,801 miles

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

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

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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R177 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R177 DKX, 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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R177 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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