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P987 DVJ

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,627 mi
Last recorded33,627 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 DVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 33,627 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 33,597 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 33,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 33,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 32,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,651 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 31,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 31,510 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 31,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,117 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 30,741 miles

Sidecar suspension movement is slightly stiff (5.2.1)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 27 May 2014 29,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 29,706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 28,582 miles

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 20,617 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 20,290 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P987 DVJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P987 DVJ, 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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P987 DVJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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