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R704 UBM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,048 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2025 63,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2024 62,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,328 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 25,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,685 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,536 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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R704 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R704 UBM, 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 R704 UBM registered?

R704 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R704 UBM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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