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P889 DPF

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,023 mi
Last recorded66,023 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 DPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,298 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,508 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 51,508 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

nut loose in frame by exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,642 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,868 miles

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

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

centerstand corroded .

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,723 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,718 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,380 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

front brake calipers in need of servicing/attention

Pass 31 May 2006 38,682 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 38,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2005 35,062 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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P889 DPF 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 82.4%.

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 P889 DPF, 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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P889 DPF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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