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P557 SFM

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,316 mi
Last recorded32,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 SFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 32,316 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 31,648 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 30,628 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 29,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 29,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 29,323 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,237 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 27,749 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,689 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 26,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,589 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,360 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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P557 SFM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P557 SFM, 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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P557 SFM is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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