MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,831 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
r/h seat side panel front upper edge sitting on top of rear of tank rather than under it as it should be
front tyre valve dust cap missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)
r/h seat side panel front upper edge sitting on top of rear of tank rather than under it as it should be
front tyre valve dust cap missing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
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R142 EGB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R142 EGB, 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 R142 EGB registered?
R142 EGB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R142 EGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 EGB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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