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R71 ULT

1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,504 mi
Last recorded27,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S24,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 ULT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,504 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 26,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,895 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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R71 ULT is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,940 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R71 ULT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R71 ULT registered?

R71 ULT is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R71 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 ULT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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