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P893 DPF

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,277 mi
Last recorded39,277 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 DPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 39,277 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 39,157 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 39,140 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,943 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 Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,172 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,136 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,392 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,243 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,243 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,401 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

on slight play in rear suspension linkage

Fail 14 Apr 2009 30,401 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

on slight play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 19 May 2008
Pass 18 May 2007 26,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,869 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 21,960 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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P893 DPF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P893 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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P893 DPF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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