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R153 UUJ

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,752 mi
Last recorded49,752 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,752 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,107 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 22,107 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

engine oil cooler pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2005 15,219 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R153 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R153 UUJ, 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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R153 UUJ is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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