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R289 PDV

1997 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,317 mi
Last recorded46,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XJ90032,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,317 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 46,298 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 43,242 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 43,213 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 40,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 39,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 36,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,754 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 34,754 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front brake discs rusty

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,413 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 33,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 32,317 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 32,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,349 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,450 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,138 miles

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

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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R289 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R289 PDV, 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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R289 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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