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R771 GEG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,012 mi
Last recorded61,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 GEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

general engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,731 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,731 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 55,916 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,995 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre side wall slightly perrished

Pass 14 May 2012 48,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,380 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 40,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,780 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 39,779 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,545 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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R771 GEG 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 87.5%.

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 R771 GEG, 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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R771 GEG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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