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W196 UDG

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,340 mi
Last recorded56,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 UDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,119 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 54,948 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 15,148 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 15,148 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,468 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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W196 UDG is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 29,108 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 W196 UDG, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W196 UDG is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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