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W249 ULY

2000 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,487 mi
Last recorded43,487 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ90029,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 ULY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 43,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,846 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,738 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 13,544 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,464 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,074 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 12,074 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,713 miles

front tyre low on pressure

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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W249 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W249 ULY, 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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W249 ULY is a 2000 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W249 ULY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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