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P730 NLB

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,011 mi
Last recorded24,011 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 NLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,011 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,138 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 18,131 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake binding

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,131 miles

front brake binding

Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,444 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 17,444 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,444 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 17,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,485 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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P730 NLB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P730 NLB, 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 P730 NLB registered?

P730 NLB is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P730 NLB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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