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P598 FRY

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 FRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,830 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 38,830 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,519 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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P598 FRY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P598 FRY, 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 P598 FRY registered?

P598 FRY is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P598 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P598 FRY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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