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P657 GVO

1997 Yamaha Xj

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,076 mi
Last recorded42,076 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xj21,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 GVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 41,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 41,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 38,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 38,462 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc rusty

front tyre border line very worn

Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 37,783 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,105 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,218 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,900 miles

have slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,644 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 28,644 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 25,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,557 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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P657 GVO is a 1997 Yamaha Xj in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 21,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P657 GVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P657 GVO registered?

P657 GVO is a 1997 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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