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P713 XUB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 XUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,442 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,442 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,369 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 36,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,051 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front stantions pitted

rear tyre cuts in tread

Fail 1 Jun 2013 36,047 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front stantions pitted

rear tyre cuts in tread

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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P713 XUB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P713 XUB, 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 P713 XUB registered?

P713 XUB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P713 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P713 XUB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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