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E399 TCV

1999 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,822 mi
Last recorded44,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE399 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 44,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,845 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 42,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 41,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,574 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 40,118 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,507 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,818 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 38,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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E399 TCV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 E399 TCV, 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 E399 TCV registered?

E399 TCV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is E399 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E399 TCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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