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P926 MAK

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,521 mi
Last recorded18,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 MAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 18,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 17,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 17,551 miles

Front Position lamp not working side car (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side car (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working side car (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 17,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 16,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 16,023 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,943 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,045 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,024 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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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P926 MAK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P926 MAK, 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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P926 MAK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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