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R56 BMB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,699 mi
Last recorded38,699 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 BMB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,699 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 38,694 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,958 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,222 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 35,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 21,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,687 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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R56 BMB 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 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 R56 BMB, 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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R56 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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