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V137 JFM

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 JFM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 29,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 29,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,299 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear lower suspension linkage front bush/bearing (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 28,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,556 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,333 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 21,321 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 19,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,230 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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V137 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V137 JFM, 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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V137 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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