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P749 PLE

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,327 mi
Last recorded25,327 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

RegistrationP749 PLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 25,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 24,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 24,640 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 23,517 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 23,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,491 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 45,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 45,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,964 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,201 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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P749 PLE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P749 PLE, 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 P749 PLE registered?

P749 PLE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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