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R802 ANB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 ANB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 78,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 75,800 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 72,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 67,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 65,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,559 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,394 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 53,600 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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R802 ANB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R802 ANB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R802 ANB registered?

R802 ANB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R802 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 ANB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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