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R577 GAG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,090 mi
Last recorded35,090 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 GAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,090 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 34,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,292 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 29,292 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 19,644 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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R577 GAG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R577 GAG, 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 R577 GAG registered?

R577 GAG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R577 GAG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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