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R180 UGC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 UGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,682 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,086 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,772 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,514 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,514 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,605 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,605 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,601 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,742 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,742 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,372 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 48,372 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,366 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,257 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 34,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 33,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 33,124 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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R180 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R180 UGC, 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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R180 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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