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R94 NJM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,915 mi
Last recorded34,915 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 NJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,915 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 34,915 miles

Stop lamp not working Off rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 32,754 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,274 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,912 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Mar 2009 25,912 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,578 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,509 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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R94 NJM 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 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 R94 NJM, 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 R94 NJM registered?

R94 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R94 NJM safe to buy?

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