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P568 YNJ

1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,367 mi
Last recorded73,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S24,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 YNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,367 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

off side mirror stem touching screen same time as lock stop

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,481 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 64,481 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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P568 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 24,940 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P568 YNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P568 YNJ registered?

P568 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P568 YNJ safe to buy?

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