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V515 GHJ

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,306 mi
Last recorded53,306 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 GHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,306 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 53,277 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,165 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 47,911 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 47,908 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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V515 GHJ is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V515 GHJ, 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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V515 GHJ is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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