MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
clutch levor slightly reduced
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
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R188 VBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R188 VBM, 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 R188 VBM registered?
R188 VBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R188 VBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R188 VBM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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