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P899 KTF

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,638 mi
Last recorded35,638 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 KTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 35,638 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,293 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 32,291 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,529 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

front and rear brake calipers in poor condition

front fork dust covers split/rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2014 30,529 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front fork dust covers split/rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 26,498 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,232 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,647 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,647 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,761 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 13,761 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,212 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 9,208 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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 11 Oct 2007 7,310 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,116 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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P899 KTF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P899 KTF, 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 P899 KTF registered?

P899 KTF is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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