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P344 GMO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 GMO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,330 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 34,330 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,401 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,367 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,366 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,576 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 22,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,637 miles

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

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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P344 GMO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P344 GMO, 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 P344 GMO registered?

P344 GMO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P344 GMO safe to buy?

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