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P980 OKJ

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,236 mi
Last recorded31,236 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 31,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 12,849 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2007 12,849 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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P980 OKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P980 OKJ, 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 P980 OKJ registered?

P980 OKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P980 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 OKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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