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R942 HDG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,692 mi
Last recorded18,692 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 HDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 18,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 18,692 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,692 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 18,692 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect seized (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,692 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,692 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,692 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 11 Feb 2015 18,692 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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R942 HDG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green 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 R942 HDG, 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 R942 HDG registered?

R942 HDG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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