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P425 MOL

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,250 mi
Last recorded17,250 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 MOL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 17,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 16,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,501 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin in central band (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,316 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,316 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,069 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 14,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,533 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 14,533 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 6 May 2011 13,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 11,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 11,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,070 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 9,050 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,339 miles

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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P425 MOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P425 MOL, 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 P425 MOL registered?

P425 MOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P425 MOL safe to buy?

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