MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?
Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R87 EWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R87 EWS, 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 R87 EWS registered?
R87 EWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 12 March 1998.
Is R87 EWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R87 EWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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