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P779 HSR

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Grey Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

376 mi
Last recorded376 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HSR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021
Fail 20 Jul 2021

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyre squaring

Pass 20 Dec 2018 2,439 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 49,134 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 48,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,175 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,987 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,142 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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P779 HSR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Grey with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P779 HSR, 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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P779 HSR is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P779 HSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 HSR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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