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R133 PCF

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,592 mi
Last recorded48,592 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,592 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,589 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,511 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 47,511 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,067 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,872 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2006 24,246 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,246 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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R133 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R133 PCF, 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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R133 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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