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P842 UMW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,948 mi
Last recorded22,948 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 UMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,948 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,092 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 16,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P842 UMW 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 93.3%.

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 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 P842 UMW, 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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P842 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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