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C168 CFG

1999 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 CFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 94,275 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 94,275 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 92,648 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 92,648 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 91,836 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 91,836 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,487 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,701 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 81,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,320 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 71,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 66,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2008 66,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,529 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2006 59,524 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

front brake master cylinder cap retaining screws siezed

visable marks around both front fork tube seal areas

Fail 10 Apr 2006 59,524 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Left handle bar not fitted correctly

Tank has corrosion on nearside possible leakage will occure

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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C168 CFG is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,274 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 C168 CFG, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C168 CFG registered?

C168 CFG is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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