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R280 DAA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,700 mi
Last recorded38,700 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 38,700 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 38,700 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 37,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 36,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,741 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,711 miles

i advise a inspection of the front caliper dueto possible ristriction of movement

Pass 3 Nov 2007 19,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 15,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R280 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R280 DAA, 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 R280 DAA registered?

R280 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R280 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 DAA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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