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P976 KGM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,358 mi
Last recorded39,358 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 39,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,719 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 35,700 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,706 miles

tyres very worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,214 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,229 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 22,229 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,433 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 20,433 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Inner Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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P976 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P976 KGM, 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 P976 KGM registered?

P976 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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