CarVerify

Free Car Check

R497 PTF

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Other 892cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,496 mi
Last recorded21,496 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 PTF
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine892cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 21,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 21,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 21,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 19,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 19,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 19,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,835 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
Full Yamaha Xj 900 S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R497 PTF is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R497 PTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R497 PTF?

You can check the full history of R497 PTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R497 PTF registered?

R497 PTF is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R497 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 PTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R497 PTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R497 PTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.