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S126 AMW

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 AMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 88,365 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,594 miles

Central Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 82,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,658 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,116 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 17,116 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,473 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 9,460 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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S126 AMW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S126 AMW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S126 AMW registered?

S126 AMW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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