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R966 TPO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,700 mi
Last recorded1,700 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 TPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 1,700 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 851 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,610 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

rear disc corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 90,600 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,612 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 43,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,766 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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R966 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R966 TPO, 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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R966 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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