MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system and leaking (7.1.1.c)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Oil leak
engine idle low due to misfire
headlight pass switch not working.
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
"PASS" light switch does not illuminate main beam when pressed.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P457 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P457 PFM, 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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P457 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 May 1997.
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