1998 Yamaha XJ900 0.9L Petrol · R470 BJA
1998 Yamaha XJ900 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 16,215 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XJ900
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R470 BJA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 16,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R470 BJA Mileage History
- 01/09/200612,167 mi
- 13/05/200813,161 mi+994 mi
- 09/06/200913,449 mi+288 mi
- 17/06/200913,465 mi+16 mi
- 19/06/201013,840 mi+375 mi
- 20/08/201113,997 mi+157 mi
- 15/09/201214,077 mi+80 mi
- 28/09/201314,151 mi+74 mi
- 28/09/201314,151 mi
- 05/03/202114,200 mi+49 mi
- 11/03/202214,918 mi+718 mi
- 08/04/202315,620 mi+702 mi
- 27/04/202416,105 mi+485 mi
- 30/03/202616,215 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 207 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R470 BJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xj900 (R470 BJA) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
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