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R871 TLH

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,933 mi
Last recorded34,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 TLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,933 miles

Oil leak oil cooler pipe ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 34,933 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak oil cooler pipe ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 30,880 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Apr 2013 29,739 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2010 29,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 29,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,117 miles

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

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 TLH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TLH, 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 TLH registered?

R871 TLH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R871 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 TLH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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