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T280 OBV

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,597 mi
Last recorded52,597 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 OBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre stand is corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,505 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 47,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,621 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,403 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,821 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,547 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,331 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 34,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 34,846 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 31,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,911 miles

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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T280 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T280 OBV, 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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T280 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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