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P762 YCG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,901 mi
Last recorded39,901 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 YCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 39,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 33,928 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,273 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,572 miles

front tyre worn funny

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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P762 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P762 YCG, 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 P762 YCG registered?

P762 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P762 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 YCG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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