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R29 SLU

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,268 mi
Last recorded33,268 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 SLU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 33,268 miles

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

front tyre 2014 out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2025 33,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 32,640 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 31,743 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 31,735 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Front both tyres flat

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,326 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 46,097 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,023 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,193 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,667 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,040 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,125 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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R29 SLU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R29 SLU, 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 R29 SLU registered?

R29 SLU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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