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P61 RGK

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 RGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 71,575 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,674 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 67,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 67,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 65,182 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 62,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 10,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,031 miles

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

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

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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P61 RGK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,210 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 P61 RGK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P61 RGK is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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