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R284 KWT

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,313 mi
Last recorded48,313 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,313 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,616 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch felt in straight ahead position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,726 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,967 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 44,967 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,760 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,434 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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R284 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R284 KWT, 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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R284 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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