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P440 PEW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 PEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,140 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering swing arm has hole in and corrosion on stressed part (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting low and showing signs of age on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear none standard silencers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 58,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,683 miles

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

Front Clutch cable damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 57,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,519 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,425 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,107 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,430 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,646 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,075 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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P440 PEW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P440 PEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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P440 PEW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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