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R113 DRT

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,547 mi
Last recorded32,547 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 DRT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 32,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 32,547 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 31,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 19,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 15,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 11,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 10,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 8,691 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 5,630 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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R113 DRT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R113 DRT, 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 R113 DRT registered?

R113 DRT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R113 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 DRT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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