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R854 MJF

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 MJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 84,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

unable to check front brake fluid level

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 59,692 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 57,816 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R854 MJF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R854 MJF, 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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R854 MJF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R854 MJF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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