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P900 RAC

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,493 mi
Last recorded30,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 RAC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 30,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure repaired with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,079 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 27,079 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,062 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,062 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,918 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,901 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 20,898 miles

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

twist grip sticking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 20,487 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,362 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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P900 RAC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P900 RAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P900 RAC registered?

P900 RAC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P900 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P900 RAC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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