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P736 NLA

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,846 mi
Last recorded21,846 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 NLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 21,846 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 21,846 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 21,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 20,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 20,107 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil PITTING IN SEAL TRAVEL AREA. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,842 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 May 2018 18,842 miles

Brake component insecure BRAKE TORQUE ARM LOCKING DEVICE MISSING. (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort REAR DISC BADLY WARPED. (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play VERY LOOSE DANGEROUS..... (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected VERY VERY LOOSE. (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) REAR WHEEL SPINDLE PINCH BOLT LOOSE. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,559 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 17,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,341 miles

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

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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P736 NLA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P736 NLA, 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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P736 NLA is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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