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R242 ULH

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,017 mi
Last recorded41,017 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ULH
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,017 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,516 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 22,470 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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R242 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R242 ULH, 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 R242 ULH registered?

R242 ULH is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R242 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 ULH shows 4 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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