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R95 NJM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,697 mi
Last recorded47,697 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 NJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 47,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 45,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 42,989 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 60,069 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 60,067 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,147 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,643 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,643 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,787 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,804 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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R95 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R95 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 R95 NJM registered?

R95 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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