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R659 YJA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,159 mi
Last recorded43,159 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 YJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 43,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre sidewall cracking/perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,194 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 39,194 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 37,039 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,276 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,788 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,728 miles

Oil leak

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,707 miles

Front brake slightly spongy.

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 12 Sep 2011 25,168 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 25,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,666 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,392 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 19,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 19,752 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R659 YJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R659 YJA, 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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R659 YJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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