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R676 DRE

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,795 mi
Last recorded23,795 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 23,795 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 19,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 16,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 14,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 14,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,129 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 13,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,154 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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R676 DRE is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R676 DRE, 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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How do I check the history of R676 DRE?

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What year was R676 DRE registered?

R676 DRE is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R676 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 DRE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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