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P861 EHN

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,093 mi
Last recorded38,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 EHN
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,672 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,896 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,896 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,780 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,618 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 28,603 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 26,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,928 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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P861 EHN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P861 EHN, 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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P861 EHN is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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