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P955 HEO

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,600 mi
Last recorded37,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,370 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 35,370 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,426 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,917 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,930 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,370 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,403 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

gear lever slightly bent but ok

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,713 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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P955 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P955 HEO, 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 P955 HEO registered?

P955 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P955 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 HEO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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