MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?
Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
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R983 FGJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,940 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 FGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R983 FGJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 18 November 1997.
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The MOT history for R983 FGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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