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R705 FKP

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,131 mi
Last recorded25,131 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 FKP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,131 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 22,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 21,293 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 20,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,097 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,628 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,665 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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R705 FKP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R705 FKP, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R705 FKP registered?

R705 FKP is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R705 FKP safe to buy?

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