MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)
front tyre has uneven wear
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
front tyre has uneven wear
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
clutch lever broken but not affecting operation of clutch
front and rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre pressure low
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P396 DPE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 P396 DPE, 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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P396 DPE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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