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P648 PVW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,077 mi
Last recorded45,077 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 PVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Split in rear tyre but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 10 Jun 2017 39,683 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Split in rear tyre but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,287 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,367 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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P648 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 P648 PVW, 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 P648 PVW registered?

P648 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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