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R642 LSS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,415 mi
Last recorded31,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 LSS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 31,415 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 28,683 miles

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

Rear tyre wear

extra rear light condition

Fail 27 May 2025 28,527 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

extra rear light condition

front/rear tyre wear

Pass 30 May 2024 26,354 miles

Front tyre-uneven wear

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear both auxiliary indicators general condition

Pass 30 May 2023 23,040 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 22,816 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 21,665 miles

both tyre wear

Fail 27 Apr 2022 21,636 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both tyre wear

Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,509 miles

front brake lever travel

front suspension soft

Fail 14 Apr 2021 20,483 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central stand broken

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 18,835 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,369 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,022 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 10,022 miles

Front Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,260 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 7,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 7,553 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 6,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 5,687 miles

offside front fork very slightly damp

Pass 12 May 2007 4,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 4,124 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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R642 LSS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R642 LSS, 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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R642 LSS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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