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P821 WBM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,990 mi
Last recorded52,990 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 WBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 52,990 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 52,985 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,999 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 45,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,632 miles

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

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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P821 WBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P821 WBM, 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 P821 WBM registered?

P821 WBM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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