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R664 XKX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,366 mi
Last recorded46,366 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 XKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 46,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 46,347 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber fouling (9.2.7c)

Pass 11 May 2015 45,587 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,547 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,253 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2010 43,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 41,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 33,783 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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R664 XKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R664 XKX, 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 R664 XKX registered?

R664 XKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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