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T849 KAW

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,381 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,253 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 66,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,331 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively pedal pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,131 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,131 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely UNDER LOAD (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,679 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 52,679 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,820 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,622 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,444 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,842 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,208 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 31,129 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,201 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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T849 KAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T849 KAW, 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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T849 KAW is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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