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P58 VEU

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,494 mi
Last recorded30,494 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 VEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 30,494 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 30,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 29,706 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 29,680 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 29,680 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,375 miles

Front slight play in head stock

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,407 miles

Front front brake pipes not routed correctly

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 28,380 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P58 VEU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P58 VEU, 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 P58 VEU registered?

P58 VEU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P58 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 VEU shows 12 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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