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P806 WGP

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,628 mi
Last recorded12,628 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 WGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 12,628 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,355 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,297 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 10,257 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 10,257 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 3,919 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 3,916 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 592 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 2 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 2 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,887 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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P806 WGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red 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 P806 WGP, 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 P806 WGP registered?

P806 WGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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