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P506 RDE

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

1,798 mi
Last recorded1,798 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 RDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 1,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 1,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure both rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 1,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 1,488 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 1,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 1,053 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 1,040 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 55,304 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 36,874 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 36,874 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 36,865 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,495 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,377 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 32,377 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 29,612 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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P506 RDE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P506 RDE, 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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P506 RDE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 February 1997.

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