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P41 CWP

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,065 mi
Last recorded12,065 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 CWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 12,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 10,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 10,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 9,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 9,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 8,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 8,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 8,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 6,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 6,121 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 6,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 5,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 4,135 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 4,135 miles

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

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

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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P41 CWP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P41 CWP, 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 P41 CWP registered?

P41 CWP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P41 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P41 CWP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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