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P396 DPE

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,096 mi
Last recorded63,096 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 DPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,096 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,557 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,557 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,765 miles

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,765 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,816 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,224 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,920 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,920 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,792 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,776 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 40,776 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,840 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 36,840 miles

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.

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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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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