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T240 AOB

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,202 mi
Last recorded69,202 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 AOB
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,202 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 69,202 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,007 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 67,994 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort brake lever pulsing (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 57,974 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,432 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 53,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 53,480 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,455 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 50,455 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 46,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,615 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,459 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,897 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,562 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,562 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 24,724 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 24,724 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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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T240 AOB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T240 AOB, 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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T240 AOB is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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