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T198 FLJ

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,446 mi
Last recorded22,446 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 FLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,446 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 22,042 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules very slight corrosion to hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 21,588 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 21,588 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 21,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 20,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,105 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 15,908 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,074 miles

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

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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T198 FLJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red 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 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 T198 FLJ, 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 T198 FLJ registered?

T198 FLJ is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T198 FLJ safe to buy?

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