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P68 SHX

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,763 mi
Last recorded42,763 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 SHX
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 42,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,753 miles

Nearside Front Speedo cable catching N/S brake caliper. Reroute necessary and advised.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,831 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 39,831 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside switch gear loose

front and rear tyres underinflated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,011 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 38,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 37,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,659 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,950 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,696 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,431 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 12,875 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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P68 SHX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P68 SHX, 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 P68 SHX registered?

P68 SHX is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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