MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?
Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R308 OTF safe to buy?
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