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P708 UHR

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,804 mi
Last recorded23,804 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 UHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 23,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 18,798 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 18,798 miles

Offside Front Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2016 18,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 18,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 18,262 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,708 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,240 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,892 miles

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

some cracks in front tyre wall

Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,906 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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P708 UHR 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 P708 UHR, 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 P708 UHR registered?

P708 UHR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P708 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 UHR 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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