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R163 FCA

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,914 mi
Last recorded22,914 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 FCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 22,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 22,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,634 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 21,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 21,149 miles

Brake lagging in operation front and rear (1.2.1 (d))

Front Outer Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,059 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 14,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,554 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,548 miles

Front Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 11,887 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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R163 FCA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R163 FCA, 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 R163 FCA registered?

R163 FCA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R163 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 FCA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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