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R224 WSL

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,020 mi
Last recorded41,020 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 WSL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 41,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 40,872 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted reaction bracket bolts not locked (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,453 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 32,387 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,978 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,952 miles

both tyres have uneven wear

Fail 27 Jul 2011 25,952 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

both tyres have uneven wear

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,057 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,652 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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R224 WSL is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R224 WSL, 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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R224 WSL is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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