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T297 FAP

1999 Yamaha XJ900

White Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,489 mi
Last recorded55,489 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 FAP
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 55,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,289 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,658 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,068 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,202 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear brake pads worn

rear tyre worn

stop light operation

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,711 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,174 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

both tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,963 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 21,344 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,126 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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T297 FAP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in White with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T297 FAP, 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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T297 FAP is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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