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P868 RFS

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,905 mi
Last recorded43,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 RFS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 43,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 43,223 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 43,223 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 40,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 40,319 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 37,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 21,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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P868 RFS 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 P868 RFS, 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 P868 RFS registered?

P868 RFS is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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