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R509 WOE

1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,617 mi
Last recorded19,617 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S24,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 WOE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,617 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 18,080 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,675 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 16,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,469 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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R509 WOE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,940 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R509 WOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R509 WOE registered?

R509 WOE is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is R509 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 WOE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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