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R280 ULH

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,210 mi
Last recorded20,210 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 ULH
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 20,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 19,832 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,332 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,732 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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R280 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R280 ULH, 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 R280 ULH registered?

R280 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R280 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 ULH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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