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R101 AOV

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,692 mi
Last recorded62,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 AOV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,692 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 62,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,650 miles

play noted in diff/prop shaft flange

Fail 9 Mar 2022 60,620 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play noted in diff/prop shaft flange

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,097 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,698 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,691 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,272 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,617 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,770 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 33,824 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 33,655 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,877 miles

Front 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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R101 AOV 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 80%.

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 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 R101 AOV, 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 R101 AOV registered?

R101 AOV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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