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R236 ERT

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,930 mi
Last recorded6,930 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 ERT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 6,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 9,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 7,365 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 4,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 4,452 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 3,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 2,038 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 2,038 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working With Foot Brake (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake requires service

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,166 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 26,138 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear brake needs a service

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,443 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 1,898 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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R236 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R236 ERT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R236 ERT registered?

R236 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R236 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 ERT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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