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P994 OPU

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,302 mi
Last recorded72,302 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 OPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 72,302 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 72,189 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 66,439 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 58,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 16 May 2011 58,283 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2010 52,287 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2010 52,287 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 41,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,075 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 36,075 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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P994 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P994 OPU, 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 P994 OPU registered?

P994 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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