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P381 HAS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 HAS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,339 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Little reserve travel on front brake lever

Throttle needs adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,159 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,535 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 22,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,618 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery slightly insecure

Pass 18 May 2011 2,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,062 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P381 HAS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P381 HAS, 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 P381 HAS registered?

P381 HAS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P381 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 HAS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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