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P52 UBM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,770 miles

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Fail 29 Mar 2022 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative shock linkages seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,069 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,069 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play top yolk loose bolt missing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure muffler rubbing on swingarm (6.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,315 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 65,366 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,708 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,708 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,751 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,086 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

oil leak from oilcoolar

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,080 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

oil leak from oilcoolar

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,239 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,611 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 35,861 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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P52 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P52 UBM, 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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P52 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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