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R952 RRG

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,685 mi
Last recorded39,685 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 RRG
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 39,683 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,097 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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R952 RRG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R952 RRG, 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 R952 RRG registered?

R952 RRG is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R952 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 RRG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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