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R130 EDB

1998 Yamaha Xj

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,865 mi
Last recorded45,865 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj33,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 EDB
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,823 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 31,823 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 24,649 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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R130 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha Xj in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 33,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R130 EDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R130 EDB registered?

R130 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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