1998 Yamaha XJ900 0.9L Petrol · R458 BUK
1998 Yamaha XJ900 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 69,065 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XJ900
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R458 BUK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 69,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R458 BUK Mileage History
- 13/08/200523,361 mi
- 13/08/200523,361 mi
- 22/07/200623,973 mi+612 mi
- 28/07/200730,664 mi+6,691 mi
- 19/07/200835,665 mi+5,001 mi
- 14/07/200940,333 mi+4,668 mi
- 07/08/201044,957 mi+4,624 mi
- 16/07/201147,203 mi+2,246 mi
- 27/07/201249,495 mi+2,292 mi
- 27/07/20120 mi-49,495 mi
- 03/08/201351,663 mi+51,663 mi
- 09/08/201453,887 mi+2,224 mi
- 25/07/201555,761 mi+1,874 mi
- 23/07/201657,695 mi+1,934 mi
- 22/07/201759,321 mi+1,626 mi
- 11/08/201860,662 mi+1,341 mi
- 17/08/201961,731 mi+1,069 mi
- 19/08/202062,391 mi+660 mi
- 14/08/202163,254 mi+863 mi
- 06/08/202263,993 mi+739 mi
- 22/07/202364,264 mi+271 mi
- 27/07/202465,005 mi+741 mi
- 21/08/202567,824 mi+2,819 mi
- 05/08/202669,065 mi+1,241 mi
Average of roughly 2,179 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R458 BUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xj900 (R458 BUK) between August 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)”; “Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.
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