The road tax status for R708 DWY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R708 DWY?

The MOT for R708 DWY is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R708 DWY?

The recorded mileage for R708 DWY is 37,049 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R708 DWY ULEZ compliant?

No, R708 DWY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Yamaha XJ900 0.9L Petrol · R708 DWY

R708 DWY

1998 Yamaha XJ900 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 17/03/1998. Recorded mileage 37,049 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: YAMAHA XJ900
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 37,049 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/07/2026

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 37,049 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 892cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Have a promo code? Enter SAVE10 at checkout

10% OFF

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

R708 DWY Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
37,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for R708DWY

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

R708 DWY Mileage History

21/03/200628,204 mi
28/03/200729,836 mi+1,632 mi
15/03/200831,245 mi+1,409 mi
27/03/200932,278 mi+1,033 mi
03/04/201034,275 mi+1,997 mi
03/04/201034,275 mi
28/04/201135,002 mi+727 mi
29/05/201235,453 mi+451 mi
09/11/201735,621 mi+168 mi
06/07/202035,949 mi+328 mi
08/06/202136,418 mi+469 mi
14/07/202236,879 mi+461 mi
20/07/202336,997 mi+118 mi
20/07/202336,997 mi
31/07/202537,049 mi+52 mi
31/07/202537,049 mi

Average of roughly 457 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

R708 DWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:42

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xj900 (R708 DWY) between March 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY