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T942 AUY

1999 Yamaha XJ900

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XJ90032,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 AUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 88,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 88,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,999 miles

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

slight play in swinging arm bush.

Fail 27 Mar 2020 82,999 miles

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

slight play in swinging arm bush.

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,863 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 62,604 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,756 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2010 49,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 44,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 40,770 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 32,235 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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T942 AUY is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900 in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T942 AUY, 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 T942 AUY registered?

T942 AUY is a 1999 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 14 August 1999.

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