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P571 MVW

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,042 mi
Last recorded19,042 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 MVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 19,042 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Slight fuel leak

Pass 5 Mar 2025 18,924 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 18,836 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,716 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie rod bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper tie rod bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 18,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower tie rod bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper tie rod bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold to centre pipes joins (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 18,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,352 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 18,352 miles

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 18,072 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 18,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,593 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,340 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

brake fluid low

Pass 12 Jun 2010 17,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 15,043 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 15,043 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P571 MVW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P571 MVW, 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 P571 MVW registered?

P571 MVW is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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