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T242 ONG

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,959 mi
Last recorded20,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 ONG
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,543 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 17,543 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 14,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 14,405 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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T242 ONG is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T242 ONG, 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 T242 ONG registered?

T242 ONG is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T242 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T242 ONG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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