MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?
Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.
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S497 RDW 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 S497 RDW, 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 S497 RDW registered?
S497 RDW is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 25 August 1998.
Is S497 RDW safe to buy?
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