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R308 OTF

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Green Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,360 mi
Last recorded65,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 OTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,279 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 59,279 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,729 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 57,729 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,394 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 52,394 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,895 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,858 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear brake lever pivot worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,620 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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R308 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 36,514 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 Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R308 OTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R308 OTF registered?

R308 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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