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P760 FDV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,250 mi
Last recorded32,250 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 32,250 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 28,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 25,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,684 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 18,684 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 12,537 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 12,537 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 9,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 7,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 5,467 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,393 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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P760 FDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P760 FDV, 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 P760 FDV registered?

P760 FDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P760 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 FDV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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