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R585 VNT

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,294 mi
Last recorded17,294 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 VNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 16,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 16,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 14,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,457 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 12,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,877 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,547 miles

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

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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R585 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R585 VNT, 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 R585 VNT registered?

R585 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R585 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 VNT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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