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R683 TRK

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,529 mi
Last recorded34,529 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 TRK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,529 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,529 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,494 miles

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

front tyre slghtly misshaped

Fail 4 Apr 2009 25,491 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,736 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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R683 TRK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R683 TRK, 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 R683 TRK registered?

R683 TRK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R683 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 TRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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