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R216 EOU

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 EOU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,040 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

non obligatory lamps set with aim that will dazzle other road users

rear mudguard slightly fouling tyre

Fail 1 May 2026 84,040 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

non obligatory lamps set with aim that will dazzle other road users

rear mudguard slightly fouling tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,776 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 79,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 78,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,055 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 77,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,744 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 31,152 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,145 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 504 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 504 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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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R216 EOU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R216 EOU, 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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R216 EOU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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