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T290 PBP

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,029 mi
Last recorded66,029 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 PBP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 66,029 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 66,029 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2024 65,811 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 65,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 65,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 64,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,527 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2016 61,486 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,315 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,722 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 48,706 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 16 May 2009 47,597 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

side stand switch loose

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,610 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,434 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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T290 PBP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue 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 T290 PBP, 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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T290 PBP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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