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T914 EJM

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Blue Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,974 mi
Last recorded55,974 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT914 EJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 54,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,406 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,114 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,584 miles

rear brake has slight travel

Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,583 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

rear brake has slight travel

Pass 4 May 2013 46,576 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

GEARLEVER BENT

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,836 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

offside fork dust seal corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,937 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front suspensiomn soft

rear suspension stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,749 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 15 May 2009 43,737 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,379 miles

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

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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T914 EJM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Blue with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T914 EJM, 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 T914 EJM registered?

T914 EJM is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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