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A1 HBD

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,843 mi
Last recorded22,843 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 22,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,802 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 20,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 20,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 19,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,740 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,983 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 17,632 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,299 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,819 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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A1 HBD is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,642 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 A1 HBD, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 HBD registered?

A1 HBD is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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