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R194 AWA

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,442 mi
Last recorded66,442 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,641 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush very corroded (5.3.2 (c))

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake lever has slight travel

Fail 27 Oct 2018 65,641 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush very corroded (5.3.2 (c))

clutch lever pivot worn

front brake lever has slight travel

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,250 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,250 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,499 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,282 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,446 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,394 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 15,548 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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R194 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R194 AWA, 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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R194 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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