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49,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre tread misshaped and uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Footrest insecure bracket bolts loose rear of bike for luggage (6.2.1a)
Rear Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bolt loose (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
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P949 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 P949 CDV, 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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P949 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 April 1997.
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