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T217 RYA

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,650 mi
Last recorded58,650 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 RYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 58,650 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 57,209 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,245 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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T217 RYA is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T217 RYA, 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 T217 RYA registered?

T217 RYA is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T217 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T217 RYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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