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P775 XLJ

1996 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,807 mi
Last recorded34,807 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XJ90035,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 34,135 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 34,126 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 34,041 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2020 33,963 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,858 miles

Central Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 33,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2016 33,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,336 miles

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

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2014 31,786 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2013 30,878 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear tyre is worn unevenly and pressure looks low

Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,064 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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P775 XLJ is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,210 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 P775 XLJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P775 XLJ registered?

P775 XLJ is a 1996 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P775 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P775 XLJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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