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F199 DDW

1989 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,859 mi
Last recorded20,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XJ90040,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 DDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 20,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,529 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 20,474 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,177 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,565 miles

one of the rear position bulbs not working

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,345 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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F199 DDW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 40,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F199 DDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F199 DDW registered?

F199 DDW is a 1989 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F199 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F199 DDW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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