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R87 EWS

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,568 mi
Last recorded128,568 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 EWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,568 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,683 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 124,851 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,977 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,977 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,833 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 63,583 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,583 miles

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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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.

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