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P695 DOD

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 DOD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fouling screen (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fouling screen (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly slow to return to idle position (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower oil cooler pipe damp

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,873 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe area (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 66,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe area (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear footrest partially seized

Offside Rear footrest will not stay in the upright position

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,400 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 40,306 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,198 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 24,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 17,927 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 8,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 7,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,613 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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P695 DOD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P695 DOD, 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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P695 DOD is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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