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R87 BLC

1998 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,921 mi
Last recorded45,921 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XJ90031,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 BLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,309 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Fr. Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake banjo joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded Rear shock spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fr. tyre 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 45,294 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake banjo joints (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded Rear shock spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fr. tyre 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,852 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 43,851 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear fork corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 42,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,179 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,321 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre side wall has cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,874 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 37,506 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,788 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,116 miles

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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R87 BLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R87 BLC, 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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R87 BLC is a 1998 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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