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P966 HEO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,104 mi
Last recorded70,104 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 70,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,104 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,111 miles

Front top fairing bracket broken

Rear swingarm slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 69,111 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front top fairing bracket broken

Rear swingarm slight corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2021 69,090 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,862 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,862 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,405 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,237 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 50,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,667 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 35,700 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 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P966 HEO, 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 HEO registered?

P966 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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