MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2) DANGEROUS
oil cooler leaking
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P479 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P479 PVX, 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 P479 PVX registered?
P479 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 April 1997.
Is P479 PVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P479 PVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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