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R994 BKJ

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,101 mi
Last recorded61,101 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 BKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 61,101 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 61,081 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,590 miles

Central Front Oil cooler has slight leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 2,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 860 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 309 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 3,031 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion OS/F fork seal slight oil weep. (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Rear swing arm corroded (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 98,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 86,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,391 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,002 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,085 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,003 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 59,016 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,505 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,641 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R994 BKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R994 BKJ, 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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R994 BKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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