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R208 PGM

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,132 mi
Last recorded61,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nuts on main stand pivot bolts incorrect

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 54,617 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,196 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 54,196 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 53,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,206 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,998 miles

Both front and rear tyre valves cracked at the stem base..!

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,906 miles

o/s fork seal leaking slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,901 miles

rear tyre worn

Pass 11 May 2006 38,575 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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R208 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R208 PGM, 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 R208 PGM registered?

R208 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R208 PGM safe to buy?

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