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T164 GJM

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,070 mi
Last recorded36,070 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 GJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,065 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 25,065 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,644 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,207 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 19,204 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 16,679 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

front tyre is in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2005 12,661 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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T164 GJM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T164 GJM, 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 T164 GJM registered?

T164 GJM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T164 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T164 GJM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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