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P580 XGH

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 XGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 6 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,094 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,936 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 19,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,998 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,996 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,868 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,638 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,792 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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P580 XGH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P580 XGH, 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 P580 XGH registered?

P580 XGH is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is P580 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 XGH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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