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T743 MKE

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 MKE
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 17,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 17,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 10,606 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj 900 S?

Based on 1,099 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
1,037
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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T743 MKE is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T743 MKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Xj 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T743 MKE registered?

T743 MKE is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T743 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T743 MKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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