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R803 MBC

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,207 mi
Last recorded32,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 MBC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,198 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,071 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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R803 MBC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R803 MBC, 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 R803 MBC registered?

R803 MBC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R803 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 MBC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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