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R456 GCG

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 GCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 63,236 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 61,864 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 61,862 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,401 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,401 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,131 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,131 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,560 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front fork legs pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,538 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front fork legs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,734 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R456 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R456 GCG, 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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R456 GCG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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