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P975 ESA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 ESA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,359 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 38,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,878 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 34,878 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,612 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,758 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,799 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 29,799 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,496 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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P975 ESA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P975 ESA, 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 P975 ESA registered?

P975 ESA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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