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R142 EGB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,831 mi
Last recorded24,831 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 EGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 24,831 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,575 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,206 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,399 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 22,399 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2008 22,031 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 22,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 20,458 miles

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.

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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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.

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