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R673 EHO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,960 mi
Last recorded43,960 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 EHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,960 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 43,960 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 43,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,705 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,510 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

swing arm corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,710 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,637 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 26,410 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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R673 EHO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R673 EHO, 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 R673 EHO registered?

R673 EHO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R673 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 EHO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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