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P632 MLW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 MLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 7 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort probably due to the surface corrosion on the front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some corrosion on the surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some corrosion on the surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 7 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort probably due to the surface corrosion on the front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some corrosion on the surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has some corrosion on the surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,740 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 43,740 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 38,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 38,923 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,969 miles

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

back brake slight binding

Fail 12 Dec 2013 36,967 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

back brake slight binding

battery insicure but temp repair done.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,899 miles

rear suspension slightly stiff .

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,631 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,166 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,146 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 29,374 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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P632 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P632 MLW, 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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P632 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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