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V993 WUB

1999 Yamaha Xjr

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,725 mi
Last recorded23,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xjr20,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 WUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,725 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2016 23,725 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2015 21,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,535 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 20,535 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 19,860 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,084 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,366 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight binding front brake

Fail 1 Jun 2011 18,362 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

slight binding front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,361 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 14,313 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xjr?

Based on 3,590 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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V993 WUB is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 20,535 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 Xjr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V993 WUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V993 WUB is a 1999 Yamaha Xjr, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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