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R172 FNA

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,059 mi
Last recorded9,059 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 FNA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 9,059 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 9,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 1,144 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 1,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,539 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,099 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 67,072 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 May 2007 65,462 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,981 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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R172 FNA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R172 FNA, 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 R172 FNA registered?

R172 FNA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R172 FNA safe to buy?

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