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P966 HBG

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,868 mi
Last recorded40,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 HBG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,788 miles

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Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 38,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,471 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately catching handbrake lever (3.6.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,072 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 26,072 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 24,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 20,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,041 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 HBG 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 88.2%.

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 HBG, 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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What year was P966 HBG registered?

P966 HBG is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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