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P85 VEU

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,850 mi
Last recorded17,850 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 VEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 17,847 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 16,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,655 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,470 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 10,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 5,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,868 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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P85 VEU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P85 VEU, 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 P85 VEU registered?

P85 VEU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P85 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 VEU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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