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P988 EVO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 EVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,301 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 69,301 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,360 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 65,353 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,995 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,566 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,386 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,386 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,987 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,920 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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P988 EVO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P988 EVO, 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 P988 EVO registered?

P988 EVO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P988 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P988 EVO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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