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R303 XWR

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,429 mi
Last recorded52,429 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 XWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,276 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 49,499 miles

Outer Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,793 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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R303 XWR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R303 XWR, 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 R303 XWR registered?

R303 XWR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R303 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 XWR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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