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R191 EOO

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,982 mi
Last recorded41,982 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 EOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 41,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 51,962 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

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

cut in rear tyre

handle bars slightly bent

seat rails slightil corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,329 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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R191 EOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R191 EOO, 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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R191 EOO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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