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R248 OEO

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,634 mi
Last recorded36,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 OEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,634 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencers corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear X2 nails in tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2025 34,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 33,426 miles

Central Front front brake lines missing clamp to yokes

Central Front wiring slightly catching on yokes.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 32,937 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 32,405 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 32,331 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose connection leaking at reservoir (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 32,318 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape, confirmed by roller brake test (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm and shock mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,036 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyre wear

rear tyre wear

Pass 7 Dec 2017 29,578 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front fork dust seals

front tyre wear

ignition switch

rear tyre wear

Fail 28 Nov 2017 29,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front tyre wear

ignition switch

rear tyre wear

Pass 12 Nov 2016 27,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake lever travel

Fail 5 Nov 2016 27,387 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,381 miles

front and rear tyre wear

front brake lever travel

Fail 10 Sep 2015 22,358 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake component has an inadequate repair brake pads incorrectly fitted (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

dampness at offside front brake caliper

rear brake lever travel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,566 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 19,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,233 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 15,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 14,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,467 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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R248 OEO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R248 OEO, 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 R248 OEO registered?

R248 OEO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 May 1998.

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