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R229 NVO

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,236 mi
Last recorded34,236 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 NVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 34,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 33,252 miles

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,732 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 32,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 32,106 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 31,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 31,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 30,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 29,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 27,358 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 49,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,598 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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R229 NVO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R229 NVO, 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 R229 NVO registered?

R229 NVO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R229 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 NVO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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