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P179 GBW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,906 mi
Last recorded42,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,424 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,977 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 32,954 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,641 miles

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

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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P179 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P179 GBW, 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 P179 GBW registered?

P179 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P179 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 GBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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