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P594 MPO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,665 mi
Last recorded64,665 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 MPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,665 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine component

Pass 23 May 2019 60,164 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,163 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 60,163 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,545 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,573 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

front mudguard cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2008 56,572 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

front mudguard cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,945 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,939 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT INDICATORS TAPED.

FRONT MUDGUARD CRACKED BUT NOT INSECURE.

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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P594 MPO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P594 MPO, 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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P594 MPO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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