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P964 CDV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,902 mi
Last recorded41,902 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 CDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 41,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 38,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 33,016 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 32,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 32,654 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust condition deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 32,428 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust condition deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,518 miles

Both front discs slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rusted/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear suspension bush has slight free play

Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,483 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower front pin (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,147 miles

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

Offside Exhaust clamp broken

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,147 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,651 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 22,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,164 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,303 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 18,303 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,568 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,009 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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P964 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P964 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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P964 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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