MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,372 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front front brake binding very slightly
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
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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)
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))
passing light not working
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R228 FCG is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R228 FCG safe to buy?
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