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S744 FHU

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,035 mi
Last recorded47,035 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 FHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 47,027 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,307 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,678 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 38,675 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,373 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 34,705 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,221 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,221 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,375 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,375 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,699 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,699 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,721 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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S744 FHU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S744 FHU, 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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S744 FHU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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