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R814 OCJ

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,386 mi
Last recorded13,386 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 OCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 13,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 11,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 10,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 10,103 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 10,103 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 9,036 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 8,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 7,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 7,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 7,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 7,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 6,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 6,556 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 6,556 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 5,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 5,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 4,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 3,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 2,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 1,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 1,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 1,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,707 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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R814 OCJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R814 OCJ, 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 R814 OCJ registered?

R814 OCJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R814 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 OCJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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