1998 Yamaha XJ900 Diversion 0.9L Petrol · R668 BYG
1998 Yamaha XJ900 Diversion (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 566 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XJ900 DIVERSION
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 892cc
R668 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R668 BYG Mileage History
- 28/06/202366,494 mi
- 13/08/202467,941 mi+1,447 mi
- 03/07/20253 mi-67,938 mi
- 07/07/2026556 mi+553 mi
- 13/07/2026566 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly -21,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R668 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xj900 Diversion (R668 BYG) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
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