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R173 XDC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,979 mi
Last recorded29,979 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 XDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,134 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 29,134 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,039 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,039 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 27,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,557 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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R173 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R173 XDC, 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 R173 XDC registered?

R173 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R173 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 XDC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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