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R753 OTH

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,928 mi
Last recorded64,928 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 OTH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,928 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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Fail 24 Jun 2016 64,928 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,860 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,452 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,053 miles

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

main stand broken will not suport machine

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,384 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,384 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,127 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,999 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,999 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,719 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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R753 OTH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R753 OTH, 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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R753 OTH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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