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P909 BTH

1996 Yamaha Xj

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,130 mi
Last recorded40,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Xj29,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 BTH
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,091 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front front tyre slightly perished

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

headbearings slightly notchy

Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,853 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,843 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 30 May 2014 39,687 miles

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

Front tyre slight pershing

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,705 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,705 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 36,705 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,597 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,294 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 22 May 2007 21,528 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2007 21,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,949 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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P909 BTH is a 1996 Yamaha Xj in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 29,254 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P909 BTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P909 BTH registered?

P909 BTH is a 1996 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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