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R394 FGP

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 125,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 110,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,086 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 85,086 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,182 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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R394 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R394 FGP, 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 R394 FGP registered?

R394 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R394 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 FGP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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