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R126 DNT

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,422 mi
Last recorded50,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 DNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,422 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 41,710 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 May 2013 41,710 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,001 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 16,553 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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R126 DNT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R126 DNT, 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 R126 DNT registered?

R126 DNT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R126 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 DNT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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