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P727 HFC

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,761 mi
Last recorded41,761 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,761 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,760 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,644 miles

Front Both Front fork stansions have slight pitting

Pass 21 Mar 2020 41,444 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 41,444 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 40,943 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 46,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,569 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,542 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 42,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,383 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 39,383 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,396 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,702 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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P727 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P727 HFC, 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 P727 HFC registered?

P727 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P727 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 HFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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