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P670 TCV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Yellow Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,172 mi
Last recorded1,172 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 1,172 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 15 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 2 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC HAS A SLIGHTLY CORRODED SURFACE

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,040 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

crossply front radial rear

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,485 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,485 miles

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

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

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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P670 TCV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Yellow with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P670 TCV, 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 P670 TCV registered?

P670 TCV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P670 TCV safe to buy?

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