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R532 LFV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,261 mi
Last recorded54,261 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 LFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,261 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,257 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,662 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,065 miles

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

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

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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R532 LFV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R532 LFV, 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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R532 LFV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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