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T878 POM

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,317 mi
Last recorded45,317 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 POM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 45,317 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 43,953 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 43,952 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,760 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,324 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,144 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,422 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 27,422 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,556 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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T878 POM 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 85.7%.

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 T878 POM, 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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What year was T878 POM registered?

T878 POM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T878 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 POM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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