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R664 YJA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,270 mi
Last recorded33,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 YJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 33,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 32,761 miles

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

Rear 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,621 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2016 29,430 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,113 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 28,113 miles

Inner Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,174 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 25,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,223 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 23,223 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 May 2011 21,252 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 21,252 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,790 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 15,790 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,659 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,117 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 YJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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R664 YJA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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