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V505 LKJ

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,792 mi
Last recorded2,792 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 LKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 2,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 600 miles

Neutral light in-op

Pass 23 May 2009 69,781 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 May 2009 69,735 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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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V505 LKJ is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V505 LKJ, 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 V505 LKJ registered?

V505 LKJ is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V505 LKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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