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P97 TEW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,808 mi
Last recorded28,808 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,946 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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P97 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P97 TEW, 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 P97 TEW registered?

P97 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 June 1997.

Is P97 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 TEW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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