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P966 FPM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,311 mi
Last recorded54,311 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 FPM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 54,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places,badly rusted. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

becoming rusty in frame,engine mounts and swing arm.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust very rusty and worn. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 51,107 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 49,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 47,266 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,650 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,034 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,890 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,139 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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P966 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P966 FPM, 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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P966 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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