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T281 KRL

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,975 mi
Last recorded18,975 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 KRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 18,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 18,541 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,507 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Lower r/h silencer clamp corroded. (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Lower shock linkage. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 18,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,184 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 16,521 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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T281 KRL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T281 KRL, 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 T281 KRL registered?

T281 KRL is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T281 KRL safe to buy?

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