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S843 FWU

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,092 mi
Last recorded49,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 FWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,092 miles

small hole in left hand exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,839 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,832 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,757 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 45,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,697 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,499 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,999 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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S843 FWU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S843 FWU, 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 S843 FWU registered?

S843 FWU is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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