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R985 NRD

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,302 mi
Last recorded47,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 NRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 47,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,651 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,526 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

very light cut on rear tyre on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,487 miles

brake fluid level requires attention

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,841 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,465 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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R985 NRD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R985 NRD, 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 R985 NRD registered?

R985 NRD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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