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FWD 170Y

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 853cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,805 mi
Last recorded4,805 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 170Y
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine853cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 4,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 4,805 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 4,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 4,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 3,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 2,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 2,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 2,522 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 1,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,370 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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FWD 170Y is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 853cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWD 170Y, 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 FWD 170Y registered?

FWD 170Y is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is FWD 170Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 170Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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