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T849 VHT

1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,372 mi
Last recorded37,372 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S23,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 VHT
MakeYamaha
ModelXj 900 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,372 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 31,659 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 25,703 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 25,702 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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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T849 VHT is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T849 VHT, 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 T849 VHT registered?

T849 VHT is a 1999 Yamaha Xj 900 S, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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