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P595 DPB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 DPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 70,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 70,150 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,833 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,395 miles

Oil leak on oil cooler ()

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,619 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,625 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 39,625 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,312 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,986 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 37,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,557 miles

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

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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P595 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P595 DPB, 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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P595 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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