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P925 MKW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,096 mi
Last recorded12,096 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 MKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 11,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 11,090 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 9,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,237 miles

Bolt is missing from R/H grab rail

Fail 10 Sep 2020 8,237 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Steering shakes under heavy brakeing (1.2.1 (e))

Bolt is missing from R/H grab rail

Pass 6 Nov 2018 6,782 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,088 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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P925 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P925 MKW, 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 P925 MKW registered?

P925 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P925 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 MKW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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