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T896 ALM

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Green Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 ALM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,185 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 37,085 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 37,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,312 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,852 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,056 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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T896 ALM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Green with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T896 ALM, 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 T896 ALM registered?

T896 ALM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T896 ALM shows 12 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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