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W116 ULE

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 ULE
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 19 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 19 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

registration plate lamps do not adequately illuminate the registration plate

Pass 20 Aug 2016 74,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,144 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 71,282 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,234 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,426 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,426 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,102 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 34,102 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,874 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 28,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 24,484 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 24,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,666 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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W116 ULE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W116 ULE, 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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W116 ULE is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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