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T212 RCF

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,775 mi
Last recorded50,775 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 50,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 49,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,674 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 46,634 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Overfilled

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,606 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,606 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,763 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,436 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,087 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 63,688 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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T212 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T212 RCF, 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 T212 RCF registered?

T212 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T212 RCF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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