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R954 HGX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,990 mi
Last recorded34,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 HGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 34,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,240 miles

Seal deteriorated on near side fork stanchion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,878 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 31,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,792 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Front pipes (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Front pipes (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,281 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2014 29,265 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 6 Nov 2012 25,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,417 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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R954 HGX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R954 HGX, 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 R954 HGX registered?

R954 HGX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R954 HGX safe to buy?

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