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R341 FAR

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 FAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,643 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,513 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,499 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 56,357 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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R341 FAR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R341 FAR, 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 R341 FAR registered?

R341 FAR is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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