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P391 RGV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,293 mi
Last recorded34,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 RGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 34,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 33,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,006 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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P391 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P391 RGV, 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 P391 RGV registered?

P391 RGV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P391 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 RGV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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