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P932 MAK

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,581 mi
Last recorded71,581 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 MAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 71,581 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 69,441 miles

lower section of fuel tank moist no leaks detected time of test

motorcycle has reduced suspension damping effect

Pass 27 May 2023 68,715 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 68,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,457 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 63,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,409 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking throttle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,479 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre wearing uneven close to wear markers low on pressure

front brake lever travel at upper limit

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 55,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 48,115 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,031 miles

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fork leg dust covers are damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 43,031 miles

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

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

fork leg dust covers are damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 38,575 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 May 2013 38,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,551 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,463 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 35,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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P932 MAK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P932 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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P932 MAK is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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