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R871 LKX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,801 mi
Last recorded22,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 LKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 22,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 22,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 22,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 21,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 21,045 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect go hard after 0ne inch of travel (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,467 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,401 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,990 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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R871 LKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R871 LKX, 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 R871 LKX registered?

R871 LKX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R871 LKX safe to buy?

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