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R890 MNN

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 MNN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose pivot is worn (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot is worn

Fail 12 Apr 2023 65,853 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose pivot is worn (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot is worn

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 64,875 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play wheel raised slight play in bottom bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil dust seal perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,679 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 60,569 miles

Front Headlamp insecure ( front fairing bracket broken ) (4.1.1 (c))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced fairing bracket broken ( headlamp insecure ) fixed in places with zip ties (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,126 miles

Front damping effect reduced

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 59,126 miles

Front damping effect reduced

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,569 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,916 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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R890 MNN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R890 MNN, 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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R890 MNN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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