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P751 DCU

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,705 mi
Last recorded56,705 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 DCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,705 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,149 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 56,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight flat in offside of front wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,099 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,993 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,924 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,516 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,516 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 19,387 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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P751 DCU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P751 DCU, 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 P751 DCU registered?

P751 DCU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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