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R41 AVM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 AVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,990 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,262 miles

Clutch lever short

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 93,262 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swingarm bearing excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch lever short

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,187 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,366 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,336 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,104 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,248 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,590 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,334 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,493 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,902 miles

front tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,342 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 54,045 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R41 AVM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R41 AVM, 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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R41 AVM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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