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R790 MTS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,760 mi
Last recorded14,760 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 MTS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 14,760 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,330 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 26,330 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure footrest cracked (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket missing nuts missing from front engine mounting bolts replaced (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 26,315 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 26,315 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 25,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 23,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,788 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 20,773 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,904 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,819 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,239 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 17,226 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 May 2007 15,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,297 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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R790 MTS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R790 MTS, 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 R790 MTS registered?

R790 MTS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R790 MTS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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