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P611 XDS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,356 mi
Last recorded26,356 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 XDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 26,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 25,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 25,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 24,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,195 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 21,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 18,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,839 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 18,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Near side silencer slightly insecure.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside silencer slightly insecure.

Rear wheel hugger rubbing off the rear tyre.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,469 miles

Near side silencer slightly insecure.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside silencer slightly insecure.

Rear wheel hugger rubbing off the rear tyre.

Pass 10 May 2007 17,376 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 16,657 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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P611 XDS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P611 XDS, 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 P611 XDS registered?

P611 XDS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P611 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P611 XDS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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