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R587 FPN

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,491 mi
Last recorded56,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 FPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,491 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,491 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,409 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre cracking in center of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,595 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 50,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,232 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,428 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,360 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,674 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R587 FPN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R587 FPN, 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 R587 FPN registered?

R587 FPN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R587 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 FPN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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