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P737 DSS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,559 mi
Last recorded49,559 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 DSS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,981 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 47,971 miles

Suspension component has an unsafe modification rear shock linkage bars have been cut and welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,373 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,802 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,404 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,082 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,026 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,445 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,433 miles

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

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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P737 DSS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P737 DSS, 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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P737 DSS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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