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P865 VHO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,796 mi
Last recorded60,796 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 VHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,796 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clamp missing from offside silencer/exhaust union

Nail in front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 51,917 miles

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

broken exhaust clamp offside rear

corrosion to oil line unions front

pitting to both fork stanchions

uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,162 miles

exhust clamp loose

Fail 3 Oct 2008 42,162 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

exhust clamp loose

Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,159 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,461 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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P865 VHO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P865 VHO, 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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P865 VHO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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