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P952 XBO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,676 mi
Last recorded28,676 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 XBO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,676 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame has slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,946 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,533 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 26,960 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,728 miles

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

slight smell of fuel no visable signs of a leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,895 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 18,862 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,393 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 15,804 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 15,804 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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P952 XBO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P952 XBO, 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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P952 XBO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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