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P816 WGP

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,290 mi
Last recorded39,290 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 WGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,290 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 39,278 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 31,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,542 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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P816 WGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P816 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 P816 WGP registered?

P816 WGP is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P816 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 WGP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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