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T299 JLS

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 JLS
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 86,891 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,898 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 67,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 64,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 62,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,685 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,993 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2009 51,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,401 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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T299 JLS 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 95.2%.

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 T299 JLS, 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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T299 JLS is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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