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R179 PGC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,560 mi
Last recorded31,560 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 PGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 31,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 31,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 31,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,520 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,520 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,274 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,779 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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R179 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R179 PGC, 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 R179 PGC registered?

R179 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R179 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 PGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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