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V149 WUB

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,921 mi
Last recorded32,921 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 WUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2022 32,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 32,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,370 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 9,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 7,386 miles

rear tyre has low pressure in it

Fail 24 May 2008 7,327 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2008 7,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,276 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 6,919 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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V149 WUB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V149 WUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V149 WUB registered?

V149 WUB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V149 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V149 WUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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