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R271 EFC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,780 mi
Last recorded31,780 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 31,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024
Fail 8 Aug 2024

Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,182 miles

slight travel on foot brake control

Pass 18 May 2022 29,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 28,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 25,565 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 25,553 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,735 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,646 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 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R271 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

R271 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R271 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 EFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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