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P186 PAG

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,740 mi
Last recorded30,740 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 PAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,740 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,719 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,749 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 27,697 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,828 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,800 miles

Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 24,323 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,221 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 22,106 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,583 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 19,583 miles

Centre Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2009 18,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,652 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,831 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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P186 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,210 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 P186 PAG, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P186 PAG registered?

P186 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P186 PAG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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