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T118 JLA

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 JLA
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,222 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 66,356 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 66,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,763 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 62,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 62,877 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,610 miles

Central Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 47,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 47,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,749 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,002 miles

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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T118 JLA is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T118 JLA, 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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What year was T118 JLA registered?

T118 JLA is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T118 JLA safe to buy?

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