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R987 SRY

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,804 mi
Last recorded37,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 SRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,226 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 37,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 36,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 35,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,304 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,296 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,539 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 32,697 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,697 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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R987 SRY is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R987 SRY, 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 R987 SRY registered?

R987 SRY is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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