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P964 JOL

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,023 mi
Last recorded63,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 JOL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 63,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation Sidecar switching is independent (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation sidecar switching is independent (4.2.2 (a))

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive vertical misalignment which adversely affects the handling of the combination (2.4 (d))

Stop lamp missing Sidecar (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sidecar body mounting bolts not secure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sidecar brackets flexing excessively (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 62,485 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,343 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,935 miles

Front Side light not working

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy With wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,799 miles

Front Side light not working

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,866 miles

Front Side light not working

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,516 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 57,516 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake REAR (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,223 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,661 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 31,661 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 JOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JOL, 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 JOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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