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P486 ERS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,302 mi
Last recorded67,302 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 ERS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 67,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SWING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 63,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,440 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 59,440 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,738 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 54,712 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,390 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 51,390 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,392 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front front brake bind slight

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 48,392 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front front brake bind slight

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,961 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,706 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 45,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,915 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2006 36,043 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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P486 ERS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P486 ERS, 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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P486 ERS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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