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R34 CTW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,493 mi
Last recorded25,493 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 25,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 22,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 19,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 19,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 18,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 18,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 18,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 18,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 18,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 14,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R34 CTW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R34 CTW, 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 R34 CTW registered?

R34 CTW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R34 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 CTW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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