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R184 PGC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,483 mi
Last recorded51,483 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 PGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,483 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 47,638 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 30 Apr 2024 47,638 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,004 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 37,004 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,272 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 36,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad retaining pins security clips missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,926 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,837 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,805 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,898 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,508 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,070 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 28,793 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR HAS A BAD CONNECTION

Pass 13 May 2008 21,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,486 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 13,193 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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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R184 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R184 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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R184 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R184 PGC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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