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R293 FJO

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,872 mi
Last recorded69,872 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 FJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 69,872 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 14 May 2013 69,872 miles

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 12,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,985 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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R293 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R293 FJO, 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 R293 FJO registered?

R293 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R293 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 FJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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