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P996 OKJ

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,309 mi
Last recorded21,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 OKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 21,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,109 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 19,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,614 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake no efforts at all

Fail 20 Jun 2019 18,613 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements no efforts (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake no efforts at all

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake pipes secured with cable ties

rear diff oil leak noted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,716 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 84,715 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,064 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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P996 OKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P996 OKJ, 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 P996 OKJ registered?

P996 OKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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