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R157 YLC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 11 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 22,465 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 21,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,472 miles

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

Offside front brake calliper & pipe damp

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 21,472 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Nearside & Offside mirrors fouling windshield (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake calliper & pipe damp

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,330 miles

rear spring corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,813 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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R157 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R157 YLC, 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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R157 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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