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P745 KSG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,011 mi
Last recorded39,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 KSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 39,011 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 38,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 38,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 38,261 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front forks have no leakage but feel very soft , and have reduced dampning (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is close to min, also starting to show signs of stress (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads on min thickness and quite corroded (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Rear shock is funbctioning but is severly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,592 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,552 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 35,558 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 35,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,289 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,288 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,453 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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P745 KSG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P745 KSG, 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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P745 KSG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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