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WAZ 1998

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 1998
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 62,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,718 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,374 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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WAZ 1998 is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WAZ 1998, 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 WAZ 1998 registered?

WAZ 1998 is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is WAZ 1998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 1998 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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