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R610 CKG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 CKG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,570 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,816 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,813 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,230 miles

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

both handel bar grips have slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 32,170 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,074 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 26,072 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,975 miles

offside front outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,338 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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R610 CKG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R610 CKG, 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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R610 CKG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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