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R321 PDV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,361 mi
Last recorded56,361 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,271 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,711 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,711 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,287 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,690 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 30,690 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,778 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,536 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2009 11,206 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,808 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 10,514 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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R321 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R321 PDV, 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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R321 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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