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L50 GFL

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,774 mi
Last recorded20,774 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 GFL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 20,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 17,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 15,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 8,471 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 6,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 6,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 6,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 5,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 5,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 5,763 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,975 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,762 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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L50 GFL is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L50 GFL, 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 L50 GFL registered?

L50 GFL is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for L50 GFL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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