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T254 OGC

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,812 mi
Last recorded61,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 OGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 61,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,174 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,549 miles

front suspension damping weak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 47,387 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,093 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,335 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,832 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,224 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 35,224 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,404 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,397 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,178 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 30,168 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,306 miles

Front fairing cover missing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,514 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 22,514 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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T254 OGC is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T254 OGC, 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 T254 OGC registered?

T254 OGC is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T254 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T254 OGC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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