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P838 UTM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,039 mi
Last recorded34,039 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 UTM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 34,039 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 34,023 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,320 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,388 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,383 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 17,589 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 15,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 14,565 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,875 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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P838 UTM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 P838 UTM, 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 P838 UTM registered?

P838 UTM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P838 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 UTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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