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R852 RCF

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,769 mi
Last recorded42,769 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,332 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,317 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R852 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R852 RCF, 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 R852 RCF registered?

R852 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R852 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 RCF shows 3 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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