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R351 NTA

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,468 mi
Last recorded38,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 NTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,468 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,986 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,694 miles

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

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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R351 NTA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R351 NTA, 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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How do I check the history of R351 NTA?

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What year was R351 NTA registered?

R351 NTA is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R351 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 NTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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