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R271 CVU

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 CVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,728 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,395 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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R271 CVU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R271 CVU, 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 R271 CVU registered?

R271 CVU is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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