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R723 BCL

1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,224 mi
Last recorded34,224 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S24,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 BCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 34,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,939 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,542 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 21,972 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,684 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 17,656 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R723 BCL is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R723 BCL, 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 R723 BCL registered?

R723 BCL is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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