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R244 COO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,295 mi
Last recorded45,295 miles
Recorded on6 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 COO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2012 45,295 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2012 45,295 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 43,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2009 38,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,550 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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R244 COO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R244 COO, 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 R244 COO registered?

R244 COO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R244 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 COO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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