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R203 GFT

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,686 mi
Last recorded27,686 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 GFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 27,686 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 27,673 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 26,764 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 25,722 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,043 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 25,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front lower section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.00mm and showing signs of deteriation(perishing) (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 19,602 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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R203 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 GFT, 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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R203 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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