MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Mudguard insecure broken ()
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
low air presure in front tyre
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
low air presure in front tyre
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?
Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
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R342 YLK is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R342 YLK, 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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R342 YLK is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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