MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear pads 60% worn.
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
front tyre crossply,rear tyre radial.
How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?
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R498 EHU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 32,472 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 R498 EHU, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R498 EHU registered?
R498 EHU is a 1997 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R498 EHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R498 EHU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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