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R496 GMW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,443 mi
Last recorded32,443 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 GMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,231 miles

Front tyre cracked and perished.

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,048 miles

Rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,354 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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R496 GMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R496 GMW, 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 R496 GMW registered?

R496 GMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R496 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 GMW shows 10 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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