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S989 UOO

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,007 mi
Last recorded20,007 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 UOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 20,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 18,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 17,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 17,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,121 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,650 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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S989 UOO is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S989 UOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S989 UOO registered?

S989 UOO is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S989 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 UOO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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