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R209 SDV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 SDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 40,865 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,834 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,766 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,630 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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R209 SDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R209 SDV, 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 R209 SDV registered?

R209 SDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R209 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 SDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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