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R828 HWS

1998 Yamaha Xj

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,681 mi
Last recorded30,681 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj33,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 HWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 30,681 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 30,681 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2013 28,299 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,196 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,039 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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R828 HWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xj in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 33,233 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R828 HWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R828 HWS registered?

R828 HWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R828 HWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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