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R127 LVV

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,067 mi
Last recorded36,067 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 LVV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,067 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,067 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,416 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,774 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 19,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R127 LVV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R127 LVV, 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 R127 LVV registered?

R127 LVV is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R127 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 LVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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