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R252 KAP

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,246 mi
Last recorded39,246 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 KAP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,946 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front tubeless valve very perished - recommend replacing ASAP.

Front tyre appears to be 10 years old.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre is worn close to limit, appears to be over 10 years old & is worn very stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 31,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,252 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 31,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 31,247 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,239 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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R252 KAP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R252 KAP, 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 R252 KAP registered?

R252 KAP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R252 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 KAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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