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R139 LEU

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,119 mi
Last recorded83,119 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 LEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,119 miles

Central Front oil pipe starting to leak

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,327 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,524 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear swing arm has light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 52,030 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,016 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 41,016 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,297 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 18,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 12,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 11,291 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2008 10,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 9,853 miles

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

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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R139 LEU 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 80%.

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 R139 LEU, 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 R139 LEU registered?

R139 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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