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R76 JHR

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 JHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 77,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 77,445 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 76,664 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 76,296 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2022 67,619 miles

Brake pedal for rear brake needs adjusting to need less push (on the limit)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs thinning (on the limit) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear damping incorrectly adjusted needs softening up

Pass 10 Oct 2020 49,997 miles

front forks have stiction relative to their movement

Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,211 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 28,209 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,126 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,821 miles

front forks are very soft

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,094 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,084 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front suspension very soft

rear suspension knocking

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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R76 JHR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R76 JHR, 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 R76 JHR registered?

R76 JHR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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