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R594 NDS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,733 mi
Last recorded50,733 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 50,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit please change a it just meets MIN standard to pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit please change a it just meets MIN standard to pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 49,023 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,556 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 47,555 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc insecure disc bolt snapped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 47,526 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has slight blow not exesive

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,594 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 70,526 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 61,954 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,379 miles

Beam deflector on H light, Bracket on exhaust broken

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,451 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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R594 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R594 NDS, 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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R594 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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