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R264 JMW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,285 mi
Last recorded49,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 JMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,285 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front brake slightly binding

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,527 miles

engine has missfire on road test

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,246 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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R264 JMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R264 JMW, 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 R264 JMW registered?

R264 JMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R264 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 JMW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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