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R855 EUA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,936 mi
Last recorded44,936 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 EUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 44,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 44,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 44,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,588 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 44,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,335 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 33,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,938 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,905 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front wheel bearing play but not excessive

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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R855 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R855 EUA, 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 R855 EUA registered?

R855 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R855 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 EUA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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