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S996 SKE

1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,772 mi
Last recorded45,772 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S36,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 SKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,772 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 45,772 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,862 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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S996 SKE is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S996 SKE, 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 S996 SKE registered?

S996 SKE is a 1998 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S996 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 SKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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