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R93 YDX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,547 mi
Last recorded2,547 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 YDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 2,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 1,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,024 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,421 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Gear lever is bent but is still useable.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,601 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 856,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,667 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,750 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,750 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2012 76,295 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 69,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,846 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 55,146 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,141 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,658 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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R93 YDX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R93 YDX, 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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R93 YDX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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