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R757 YDM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,140 mi
Last recorded47,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 YDM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 47,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 45,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 44,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,319 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush SHOCK LINKAGE (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 42,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,036 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

no mirrors fitted at time of test !

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,474 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,824 miles

Centre Stand Pivot stiff.

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Throttle a little slow to return on full right hand lock.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,824 miles

Centre Stand Pivot stiff.

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Throttle a little slow to return on full right hand lock.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,526 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,812 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 43,812 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,700 miles

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

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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R757 YDM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc 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 R757 YDM, 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 R757 YDM registered?

R757 YDM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R757 YDM 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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