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P788 PLE

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 PLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,865 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,863 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,617 miles

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 70,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 69,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,035 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 46,626 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 46,626 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated Complete system is corroded holes and leaking (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,645 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 35,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,908 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,246 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 13,067 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 13,067 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P788 PLE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P788 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 P788 PLE registered?

P788 PLE is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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