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S435 MMJ

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,457 mi
Last recorded54,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 MMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,457 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 52,096 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brake discs appear thin but not stamped with min. thickness

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brake discs appear thin but not stamped with min. thickness

Pass 11 Nov 2006 47,865 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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S435 MMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S435 MMJ, 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 S435 MMJ registered?

S435 MMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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