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R53 KGN

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 KGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,010 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 51,010 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 50,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,433 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,544 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2009 39,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,514 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,514 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,281 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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R53 KGN is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R53 KGN, 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 R53 KGN registered?

R53 KGN is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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