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R590 UKN

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,311 mi
Last recorded26,311 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 UKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,497 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,969 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 21,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,843 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 18,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,175 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 10,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 4,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 3,305 miles

Indicators flashing fast

Main beam lights flickering

Fail 20 Jul 2015 2,241 miles

Rear brake hose unions rusty

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 2,241 miles

Rear brake hose unions rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2014 1,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 65,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 65,309 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,125 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,947 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,947 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,735 miles

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

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

front position lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,765 miles

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

Front tyre has uneven wear.

Oil cooler is leaking slightly on the left hand side.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 54,737 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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R590 UKN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R590 UKN, 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 R590 UKN registered?

R590 UKN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R590 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 UKN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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