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R226 PVN

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,123 mi
Last recorded31,123 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 PVN
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,153 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 28,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,540 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,402 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 23,402 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 13,511 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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R226 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R226 PVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R226 PVN registered?

R226 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R226 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 PVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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