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R401 FVX

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,464 mi
Last recorded30,464 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 FVX
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 30,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 29,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 29,156 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,739 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 28,737 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 27,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,544 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,543 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 24,785 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,329 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,408 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 20,408 miles

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)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,361 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

eng running erratically.rquires attention

rear brake binding slightly

rear torque arm split pins missing.fit as req

Fail 24 Sep 2011 18,295 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 18,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,924 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 15,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 11,415 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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R401 FVX is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R401 FVX, 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 R401 FVX registered?

R401 FVX is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R401 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 FVX shows 24 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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