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P515 NOL

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,337 mi
Last recorded44,337 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 NOL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 44,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 41,909 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 41,909 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 38,645 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,469 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 35,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 31,574 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,558 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,279 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 31,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 30,990 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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P515 NOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P515 NOL, 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 P515 NOL registered?

P515 NOL is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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