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R564 SJB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,911 mi
Last recorded56,911 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 SJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,911 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,911 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,883 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,104 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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R564 SJB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R564 SJB, 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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R564 SJB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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