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R968 HAT

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 HAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 72,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 72,203 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 72,203 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,711 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 70,711 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,742 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,130 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 50,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,784 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,214 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 26,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 26,117 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,624 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,644 miles

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

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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R968 HAT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R968 HAT, 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 R968 HAT registered?

R968 HAT is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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