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R228 FCG

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,372 mi
Last recorded39,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 FCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 39,101 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,070 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,165 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 37,165 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,948 miles

Front front brake binding very slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,261 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,421 miles

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Pass 15 May 2007 26,882 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 24,536 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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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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R228 FCG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R228 FCG, 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 R228 FCG registered?

R228 FCG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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